{"product_id":"monkey-tail-cactus-cutting-3-pack","title":"Monkey Tail Cactus Cutting (3 Pack)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"first-letter\"\u003e T\u003c\/span\u003ehe Monkey Tail Cactus Cutting (3 Pack) is a great\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41801432 BCX0\"\u003eoption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41801432 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor growers who want to propagate this unique trailing cactus at home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41801432 BCX0\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41801432 BCX0\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41801432 BCX0\"\u003elong hanging stems\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41801432 BCX0\"\u003eof this cactus are\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41801432 BCX0\"\u003ecovered in soft white spines that resemble a monkey’s tail.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41801432 BCX0\"\u003eThese cuttings allow collectors and plant enthusiasts to grow their own mature plants from healthy propagation pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW41801432 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW41801432 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW41801432 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW41801432 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41801432 BCX0\"\u003eNative to the mountainous regions of Bolivia, this cactus naturally grows on rocky slopes where its stems drape and cascade downward. When rooted and mature, the Monkey Tail Cactus can produce long trailing stems that may reach several feet, making\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41801432 BCX0\"\u003eit a perfect plant for hanging baskets, elevated planters, or container displays. The fuzzy white spines give the plant a soft, decorative appearance while protecting the stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW41801432 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW41801432 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW41801432 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW103964437 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103964437 BCX0\"\u003eUnder the right growing conditions, mature plants may produce vibrant red tubular flowers that\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103964437 BCX0\"\u003eemerge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103964437 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealong the stems during warmer months. These colorful blooms create a beautiful contrast with the silvery white spines and add extra ornamental value to this already striking cactus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW103964437 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"related_article\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-labelledby=\"related-article-heading\" class=\"related-article-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"related-heading\" id=\"related-article-heading\"\u003eRelated Product\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003carticle aria-label=\"Related article\" role=\"group\" class=\"related-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"related-media\"\u003e\u003ca aria-hidden=\"true\" href=\"\/blog\/how-to-care-for-snake-plants\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"Close-up of money tail cactus\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/Monkey_Tail_Cactus-jpj.jpg?v=1736341836\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"related-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"related-title\"\u003eMonkey Tail Cactus Care\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"related-excerpt\"\u003eFor full care details, including growth habits, mature size, light requirements, watering, USDA zones, and more, visit our main plant page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planetdesert.com\/products\/monkey-tail-cactus-cleistocactus-colademononis-cleistocactus-winteri\" class=\"related-link\"\u003eLearn more →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"Paragraph SCXW41801432 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW41801432 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW103964437 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW82657306 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82657306 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\"\u003eHow to Plant Monkey Tail Cactus Cuttings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW82657306 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559685\":0,\"335559737\":0,\"335559738\":299,\"335559739\":299,\"335559740\":278}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW41801432 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW103964437 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW82657306 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559685\":0,\"335559737\":0,\"335559738\":299,\"335559739\":299,\"335559740\":278}'\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW15693561 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15693561 BCX0\"\u003eAllow the cut end of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW15693561 BCX0\"\u003ecactus cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15693561 BCX0\"\u003e to dry and form a callus for several days before planting. Fill a container with a well-draining cactus or succulent soil mix, then place the callused end about 1–2 inches into the soil. Lightly press the soil around the base to keep it stable. Place the pot in bright indirect light and wait about 7–\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW15693561 BCX0\"\u003e10 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15693561 BCX0\"\u003e before \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15693561 BCX0\"\u003ewatering,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15693561 BCX0\"\u003e so the cutting has time to begin developing roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW41801432 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW103964437 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW82657306 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559685\":0,\"335559737\":0,\"335559738\":299,\"335559739\":299,\"335559740\":278}'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW15693561 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW41801432 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW103964437 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW82657306 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559685\":0,\"335559737\":0,\"335559738\":299,\"335559739\":299,\"335559740\":278}'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW15693561 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW26926187 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW26926187 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\"\u003eMonkey Tail Cactus Cutting Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW26926187 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":299,\"335559739\":299}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW41801432 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW103964437 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW82657306 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":1,\"335551620\":1,\"335559685\":0,\"335559737\":0,\"335559738\":299,\"335559739\":299,\"335559740\":278}'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW15693561 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW26926187 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":299,\"335559739\":299}'\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW44407181 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44407181 BCX0\"\u003eMonkey Tail Cactus cuttings prefer bright light to full sun and grow best in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"Hyperlink SCXW44407181 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/planetdesert.com\/collections\/soil-top-dressing-and-amendments\/products\/soil-cactus-mix-blend-1-gal-4-qt-cacti-succulent-dirt-compost-growing-media\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW44407181 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44407181 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"\u003ewell-draining cactus soil mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW44407181 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44407181 BCX0\"\u003e. Water sparingly and allow the soil to dry completely between waterings to prevent rot. These cacti prefer warm temperatures around 65–85°F and should be protected from frost. They grow best outdoors in USDA zones 9–\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44407181 BCX0\"\u003e11, but\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW44407181 BCX0\"\u003e can also be grown in containers indoors in cooler climates where they receive plenty of sunlight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW95873632 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95873632 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Thoughts\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW95873632 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95873632 BCX0\"\u003eOverall, Monkey Tail Cactus cuttings are an excellent way to grow this unusual cactus from propagation pieces. With proper light, well-draining soil, and minimal watering, these cuttings can root successfully and develop into beautiful trailing plants that add texture and character to any cactus or succulent collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW95873632 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planet Desert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48833595277555,"sku":"4282","price":12.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/New-Cutting-Monkey-Tail-Cactus-Cleistocactus-Colademononis-Cutting-3-Pack_1.jpg?v=1776158079","url":"https:\/\/planetdesert.com\/products\/monkey-tail-cactus-cutting-3-pack","provider":"Planet Desert","version":"1.0","type":"link"}