CLEISTOCACTUS WINTERI GOLDEN RAT TAIL 7CM

Cleistocactus winteri

syn. Hildewintera aureispina

'The Golden Rat Tail Cactus'

This is a cousin to the famous Monkey Tail cactus. This form has thicker, stronger yellow stems that arch outwards rather than cascade. Red/orange flowers appear over warmer months.

Position full sun or partially shaded positions

outdoors. Indoors only in sunny positions otherwise they will lose their nice shape and colour. Flowering will only occur in good light.

Watering - can be watered all year round but allow to

dry in winter in colder climates for short periods. Feeding - 50% of recommended dosage monthly in growing period. The less fertiliser, the better the shape of the plant. Fertilisers high in nitrogen can produce

larger plants with less colour.

Repotting best in baskets. Can be left to overgrow

their pots, or repotted in the warmer months in

almost any well drained potting mix.