{"product_id":"monkey-s-tail-cactus-cleistocactus-winteri-subsp-colademononis","title":"Monkey's Tail Cactus - Cleistocactus winteri subsp. colademononis","description":"\u003cp\u003eMonkey's Tail Cactus (\u003cem\u003eCleistocactus winteri subsp. colademononis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a trailing cactus whose slim stems hang in a soft coat of golden or white hairs. It grows slowly to about 30cm long, which makes it a plant for a hanging basket, a pot or a rockery boulder rather than a garden bed. Mature plants that are happy produce satiny orange-red flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLooks like nothing else.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine hairs cover the stems and give the impression of a monkey's tail. The hairs run golden on some plants and white on others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for baskets and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The stems cascade over the rim, so a hanging basket, a high shelf or a wall pot shows them off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrange-red flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A mature, well grown plant opens satiny orange-red blooms, a surprise from a plant most people buy for its texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry spells suit it far better than wet ones, so a missed watering is forgiven.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows slowly, so it stays where you put it for years without becoming a job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging baskets.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant to a basket is plenty. Hang it where you can see the cascade, in full sun or part shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot on a bright windowsill or shelf works well, with the stems trailing down the side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set it at the top of a boulder so the stems drop down the face. Allow about 30cm between plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Monkey's Tail Cactus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or part shade, in a spot that drains freely. It is drought hardy but needs protection from frost, so in cold-winter gardens keep it in a pot that can come under cover. In humid subtropical gardens keep it out of constant rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining soil is the one rule. In a pot, use a cactus and succulent mix. In a rockery, plant into a gravelly pocket rather than heavy clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water carefully in spring and summer: push your thumb into the soil and water only if it is dry. In winter the plant goes dormant, so cut watering back to about once a month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None needed. The fine hairs and prickles are irritating to handle, so wear gloves, or hold the plant in folded newspaper when you repot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Monkey's Tail Cactus as tube stock, 140mm pots in packs of 10 and 300mm pots, sold singly. Tube stock is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and it suits a basket or pot you plan to fill over time. The larger sizes carry more trailing growth from day one. Expect little visible change in the first few weeks, because a cactus settles its roots before it moves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cacti\"\u003eMore cacti for pots and sunny spots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eRockery plants for free-draining gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/low-maintenance-cacti-options-for-your-front-facade\"\u003eUsing cactus in a water-saving garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents-cacti\"\u003eSucculents and cacti together\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a free-draining spot in full sun or part shade, including a rockery. Protect it from frost, and in wet climates give it a spot that stays out of constant rain. In cold gardens grow it in a pot and move it under cover in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring and summer, push your thumb into the soil and water when it feels dry. In winter, when the plant is dormant, water about once a month. Too much water is the usual cause of loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly, to about 30cm long. The colour of the hairs and the amount of droop vary from plant to plant, so no two look quite the same.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790283604287,"sku":"CLE-WIN-tube","price":26.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":67790283669823,"sku":"CLE-WIN-140MM-P10","price":718.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":67790283702591,"sku":"CLE-WIN-300MM","price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/monkey-s-tail-cactus-cleistocactus-winteri-subsp-colademononis.jpg?v=1792197928","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/monkey-s-tail-cactus-cleistocactus-winteri-subsp-colademononis","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}