Known by its scientific name Hildewintera Colademononis, the Soft Monkey Tail cactus belongs to the cactus family of plants. Its origin can be traced back to the Bolivian countryside in Santa Cruz. It is of epilithic nature, meaning
Known by its scientific name Hildewintera Colademononis, the Soft Monkey Tail cactus belongs to the cactus family of plants. Its origin can be traced back to the Bolivian countryside in Santa Cruz. It is of epilithic nature, meaning in its natural habitat it is most commonly found growing on or between steep rocks hanging above a jungle below.
A single plant can have three to five stems, which branch at the bottom. The plant grows upright for a few feet then the stems become pendant and droop. They produce bright, red flowers that are particularly very decorative. They bloom for a few days and then turn to fruits with a brief life span. Apart from its natural habitat, the Monkey Tail Cactus does well as a house plant too.
Perfect for hanging pots/baskets. Preferably best grown as hanging plants due to its unique drooping stems.
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
The seeds for this species are very small so they can be quite tricky to germinate, please follow the instructions below for the best results!
1. Sow the seeds directly onto the surface of a good quality coconut coir or compost.
2. Water well and place them in a bright location but not too hot 15-20c (59f-68f) recommended.
3. Spray daily with water to keep the soil moist, do not allow them to dry out! Cover with plastic foil...
4. After germination the seedlings will be tiny for the first 1-2 months, keep spraying daily.
5. Once the plants reach 5mm (1/4") watering can be reduced to once per week.
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