Monkey Tail Cactus — The Most Whimsical Cactus You'll Ever Own
Prepare to fall in love. The Monkey Tail Cactus ( Hildewintera colademononis ) is one of the most eye-catching and conversation-starting plants you can own. Its long, trailing stems are densely covered in soft white hair-like spines, giving it a fuzzy, almost cuddly appearance — and when it blooms, it produces stunning bright red flowers that stop everyone in their tracks.
• 🐒 Iconic trailing form — perfect for hanging baskets and high shelves
• 🌸 Produces vivid red blooms in spring and summer
• ☀️ Loves bright light — ideal near a sunny window or outdoors in warm climates
• 💧 Drought-tolerant — minimal watering needed
• 📦 Carefully packaged to arrive healthy and happy
Whether you're a cactus collector or just discovered your love for rare plants, the Monkey Tail Cactus is a must-have showpiece that will have everyone asking "what IS that?"
Note : The "X Inch Cutting" versions are sold as unrooted cuttings. They're callused and ready to be potted and grow roots.
Care Tips
Light : Monkey Tail Cacti thrive in areas that receive plenty of bright, indirect sunlight. While indirect light is ideal, this desert-native cactus will tolerate some full sun as well.
Water : Weekly in the spring and summer growing season. Your Monkey Tail Cactus will store water in its stems for fall and winter when it enters its dormancy period. Lightly water it during the off-season when the soil is completely dry, but be careful to avoid overwatering as it can lead to root rot.
Soil : A well-draining organic soil mix or specially formulated cactus soil mix is ideal. Look for cactus mix at your local nursery or add perlite to a standard potting mix to help the soil drain excess water.
Potting : The Monkey Tail Cactus has a shallow root system and doesn't need a large pot to thrive. As the stems grow past the length of the pot, however, consider repotting it in a hanging basket to allow the flowing stems to trail.
Temperature : A sun-loving, warm climate cactus, the plant will do best in temperatures above 15 °C(60 °F), in temperatures as low as -6°C(20 °F).
Humidity : Being accustomed to adverse conditions including draughts, the plant doesn’t require supplementation in the way of humidity.
Shipping & Handling
The Monkey Tail Cactus plants are shipped without the pot and soil :
• We commit to shipping "bare roots", which requires more time and labor, and provide excellent quality and service to our customers - see Benefits of Shipping Bare Roots
• The "# Inch Cutting" sizes/versions mean that the items are unrooted cuttings
