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

Blooming Season	Mid summer-early fall
Common Name	Golden rat tail
Dormancy	Winter
Family	Cactaceae
Flower	Pink
Frost Tolerance	28°f (-2°c)
Growth Rate	Fast growth
Hardiness Zone	9b-11
Height	6-12 in. (15-30 Cm)
Origin	Bolivia
Pot Size	3.5"
Scientific Name	Cleistocactus winteri Cristata Golden Rat Tail
Shape	-
Sun Exposure	Full sun to partial shade