Cleistocactus winteri Cristata Golden Rat Tail

Cleistocactus Winteri Cristata is commonly known as “Golden Rat Tail”. Having an origin in Bolivia, this interesting cactus belongs to the Cactaceae family. They are creeping or hanging cacti with long coiled stems covered in small golden thorns. Gowing up to a height of 2 to 5 meters, Golden Rat Tail is a magnificent plant that will add a touch of wilderness to your garden.

Growth Rate

Cleistocactus winteri Cristata has a slow growth rate.

Flowering

This cactus blooms in late winter to early spring, with orange or salmon-pink flowers.

Watering and Feeding

During the growing season, the Golden rat tail requires moderate watering. If the weather is sunny enough, this can be done weekly or more frequently during the summer, but allow it to dry completely before watering again. During the active growing period, give a high potassium liquid feed on occasion.

Soil

Use a well-drained cactus mix soil for this variety.

Hardiness

Winter care is simple for Cleistocactus winteri cristata at temperatures ranging from 5 to 15° C. This plant is frost hardy to -2° C (28.4° F) and belongs to the hardiness zone of 9 to 11.

Light

Filtered bright light, partial sun, or light shade sun exposure is required for the plant’s growth. Avoid placing it in full sun as it will cause sunburn.

Propagation

Golden rat tail cactus is simple to propagate from cuttings or seeds. Take cuttings in the spring or summer and allow them to dry until the ends callous well.

Cleistocactus Winteri Cristata “Golden Rat Tail” cactus complements modern interior decors that are predominantly white with small accents of stone or light-colored wood.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season Mid summerearly fall
Botanical Name Cleistocactus winteri
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Pink
Hardiness Zone 9b11
Mature Size 612 in. (1530 Cm)
Native Area Bolivia
Resistance 28°f (2°c)

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My favorite Cacti I've bought from Planet Desert so far!

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Wish list plant

Cute little crest been waiting for this guy.

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10/26/2021
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Cactus

Modest size. Healthy appearing

Cleistocactus winteri Cristata Golden Rat Tail

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Cleistocactus Winteri Cristata is commonly known as “Golden Rat Tail”. Having an origin in Bolivia, this interesting cactus belongs to the Cactaceae family. They are creeping or hanging cacti with long coiled stems covered in small golden thorns. Gowing up to a height of 2 to 5 meters, Golden Rat Tail is a magnificent plant that will add a touch of wilderness to your garden.

Growth Rate

Cleistocactus winteri Cristata has a slow growth rate.

Flowering

This cactus blooms in late winter to early spring, with orange or salmon-pink flowers.

Watering and Feeding

During the growing season, the Golden rat tail requires moderate watering. If the weather is sunny enough, this can be done weekly or more frequently during the summer, but allow it to dry completely before watering again. During the active growing period, give a high potassium liquid feed on occasion.

Soil

Use a well-drained cactus mix soil for this variety.

Hardiness

Winter care is simple for Cleistocactus winteri cristata at temperatures ranging from 5 to 15° C. This plant is frost hardy to -2° C (28.4° F) and belongs to the hardiness zone of 9 to 11.

Light

Filtered bright light, partial sun, or light shade sun exposure is required for the plant’s growth. Avoid placing it in full sun as it will cause sunburn.

Propagation

Golden rat tail cactus is simple to propagate from cuttings or seeds. Take cuttings in the spring or summer and allow them to dry until the ends callous well.

Cleistocactus Winteri Cristata “Golden Rat Tail” cactus complements modern interior decors that are predominantly white with small accents of stone or light-colored wood.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season Mid summerearly fall
Botanical Name Cleistocactus winteri
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Pink
Hardiness Zone 9b11
Mature Size 612 in. (1530 Cm)
Native Area Bolivia
Resistance 28°f (2°c)

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Customer Reviews
4.9 Based on 8 Reviews
5 ★
88% 
7
4 ★
12% 
1
3 ★
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2 ★
0% 
0
1 ★
0% 
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06/02/2020
Blas D.
United States United States

Mother’s Day

Awesome thank you.

FD
02/24/2021
Fyona D.
United States United States

IN LOVE

My favorite Cacti I've bought from Planet Desert so far!

RT
07/27/2021
Robert T.
United States United States

Another great purchase

Very happy with this purchase, great quality.

Planet Desert  Review
AH
10/05/2021
Angela H.
United States United States

Wish list plant

Cute little crest been waiting for this guy.

JA
10/26/2021
John A.
United States United States

Cactus

Modest size. Healthy appearing

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