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.
