Hildewintera colademononis is a cactus plant with long, cascading spines and white, hair-like spines. It is commonly known as ‘Monkey tail’ due to its hairy appearance that resembles a monkey's tail and grows up to the height of 12-18 inches (30-45 cm). This winter-dormant plant has its origin in Bolivia and belongs to the Cactaceae family.

Growth Rate

Hildewintera colademononis plant has a slow growth rate.

Flowering

This cactus blooms in late spring to early fall with bright Rose/mauve flowers.

Watering and Feeding

During the spring and summer growing seasons, water these cacti once a week. When your Monkey tail cactus enters dormancy in the fall and winter, it will store water in its stems. To encourage growth, apply a low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertilizer monthly during the growing season.

Soil

Hildewintera colademononis plant prefers a well-draining organic soil mix or a specially formulated cactus soil mix.

Hardiness

This variety of Hildewintera has a frost tolerance of -2° C (28.4° F) for short periods and belongs to the hardiness zone of 9a to 11b.

Light

Monkey tail cacti thrive in areas with abundant bright, indirect sunlight. While indirect light is preferable, it can withstand full sun to partial shade sun exposure.

Propagation

The desert-native cactus can be propagated from cactus seeds or stem cuttings and grown as indoor plants. Plant it in rich, organic cactus soil once the end has formed a callus. Place the plant in a humid environment with a mix of full sun and partial shade. Within a few weeks, your plant should begin to root.

Hildewintera colademononis or Soft Monkey's tail cactus is a good choice for beginning gardeners because it is simple to grow. It requires less care and attention.

Bloom Season	Late springearly fall
Botanical Name	Hildewintera colademononis
Dormancy	Winter
Family	Cactaceae
Flower Color	Rose/mauve
Growth Habit	Trailing, hanging
Mature Size	1218 in. (3045 Cm)
Native Area	Bolivia
Resistance	2°c For short periods