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Small Hildewintera colademononis inermis cactus with curved, textured stems in a green square pot with gravel, on a white background.
A small Hildewintera colademononis inermis with a curved stem in a green plastic pot of gravel, displayed on a white background.
A small Hildewintera colademononis inermis with a curved, green stem sits in a square pot with gravel. Blurred stone and greenery behind.
A green, curved Hildewintera colademononis inermis cactus with bumpy texture grows from a pot of gravel, stone background blurred.
A small Monkey Tail Cactus (Hildewintera colademononis inermis) with a curved green stem in a square plastic pot with gravel.
A Hildewintera colademononis inermis with two long, fuzzy stems grows in a small black pot with pebbly soil, outdoors.
Hildewintera colademononis inermis with two long, curved green stems in a small black pot of gravel, set before blurred greenery.
A potted Hildewintera colademononis inermis with a long, green trailing stem and soft yellowish spines against a blurred background.
Close-up of a potted Hildewintera colademononis inermis cactus with thick, jointed green stems and no spines, among small rocks.
A potted Hildewintera colademononis inermis, or green Monkey tail cactus, with curved spiny top among small rocks outdoors.
Close-up of a green, curved Hildewintera colademononis inermis cactus with dense white and yellow spines on a soft blurred background.
A Hildewintera colademononis inermis, or Monkey tail cactus, with three curved, spiny arms in a square pot with pebbles.
A potted Hildewintera colademononis inermis with a curved drooping green stem and spines stands out against a blurred greenery background.
Close-up of Hildewintera colademononis inermis with three curved, green stems and fine white spines in a gravel-filled pot, blurred green backdrop.
Small Hildewintera colademononis inermis cactus with curved, textured stems in a green square pot with gravel, on a white background.
A small Hildewintera colademononis inermis with a curved stem in a green plastic pot of gravel, displayed on a white background.
A small Hildewintera colademononis inermis with a curved, green stem sits in a square pot with gravel. Blurred stone and greenery behind.
A green, curved Hildewintera colademononis inermis cactus with bumpy texture grows from a pot of gravel, stone background blurred.
A small Monkey Tail Cactus (Hildewintera colademononis inermis) with a curved green stem in a square plastic pot with gravel.
A Hildewintera colademononis inermis with two long, fuzzy stems grows in a small black pot with pebbly soil, outdoors.
Hildewintera colademononis inermis with two long, curved green stems in a small black pot of gravel, set before blurred greenery.
A potted Hildewintera colademononis inermis with a long, green trailing stem and soft yellowish spines against a blurred background.
Close-up of a potted Hildewintera colademononis inermis cactus with thick, jointed green stems and no spines, among small rocks.
A potted Hildewintera colademononis inermis, or green Monkey tail cactus, with curved spiny top among small rocks outdoors.
Close-up of a green, curved Hildewintera colademononis inermis cactus with dense white and yellow spines on a soft blurred background.
A Hildewintera colademononis inermis, or Monkey tail cactus, with three curved, spiny arms in a square pot with pebbles.
A potted Hildewintera colademononis inermis with a curved drooping green stem and spines stands out against a blurred greenery background.
Close-up of Hildewintera colademononis inermis with three curved, green stems and fine white spines in a gravel-filled pot, blurred green backdrop.

Hildewintera colademononis inermis 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 inermis 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 inermis 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 inermis or 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

Spring--summer

Flower Color

Bright red

Growth Rate

Slow

Hardiness Zone

10--11

Mature Size

12 in. tall--8 in. wide

Plant Type

Perennial cactus

Resistance

Extremely drought-tolerant--pest resistance--heat tolerant

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)--Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)

Watering Needs

Moderate
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Hildewintera colademononis inermis 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 inermis 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 inermis 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 inermis or 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

Spring--summer

Flower Color

Bright red

Growth Rate

Slow

Hardiness Zone

10--11

Mature Size

12 in. tall--8 in. wide

Plant Type

Perennial cactus

Resistance

Extremely drought-tolerant--pest resistance--heat tolerant

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)--Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)

Watering Needs

Moderate
Attribute Value
Bloom Season Spring, summer
Botanical Name Hildewintera inermis
Common Name Monkey's Tail
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Bright red
Genus Hildewintera
Growth Habit Trailing, hanging
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 10, 11
Mature Size 12 in. tall, 8 in. wide
Native Area South America
Plant Type Perennial cactus
Propagation By divisions, cuttings
Resistance Extremely drought-tolerant, pest resistance, heat tolerant
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type specialized cactus potting soil
Special Features Tall, thin stem
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)
Toxicity Toxic for humans, toxic for pets(Keep away from Children)
Watering Needs Moderate

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