{"product_id":"hildewinteria-aureispina-monkeys-tail-cactus","title":"Cleistocactus winteri (Hildewintera aureispina) – Monkey’s Tail Cactus, a cactus with trailing stems and spectacular flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCleistocactus winteri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (syn. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHildewintera aureispina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), commonly known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonkey’s Tail Cactus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a cactus native to Bolivia, valued for its long, arching or trailing stems covered with fine, golden spines, which give it a monkey’s-tail-like appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs it matures, the plant forms dense clumps, and its stems may exceed 1 meter in length under optimal conditions. In spring and summer, mature specimens produce large, tubular flowers in intense shades ranging from orange-red to salmon, creating a spectacular contrast with the golden spines. Due to its trailing habit, it is one of the most appreciated species for hanging pots, where its decorative appearance can be best showcased.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Botanical characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFull name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCleistocactus winteri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (syn. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHildewintera aureispina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Monkey’s Tail Cactus\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cactaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type: perennial succulent cactus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCylindrical, trailing stems covered with fine, golden spines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForms dense clumps through branching from the base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTubular flowers, orange-red to salmon, appearing on mature specimens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStem length at maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e may exceed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e under optimal conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌞 Growing conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e prefers a very bright position, with a few hours of direct sunlight in the morning or afternoon.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e very well-drained, intended for cacti and succulents.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reduced; water only after the substrate has dried completely.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e optimal growth range: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18–30°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Protecting the plant from temperatures below \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in spring and summer, occasionally, with a cactus fertilizer.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Secret Garden recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👉 For healthy growth and excellent drainage, we recommend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecret Garden Professional Substrate for Cacti, Succulents, and Adenium – SG MIX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e➡️ View product: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/products\/substrat-cactusi-suculente-adenium\"\u003ehttps:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/products\/substrat-cactusi-suculente-adenium\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✨ What makes it special:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone of the most spectacular cactus species with a trailing habit;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003elong stems covered with golden spines, resembling a monkey’s tail;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003espectacular flowering, with large flowers in shades of orange-red;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eideal for hanging pots and cactus collections;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eas it matures, it forms impressive cascades of stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📌 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The plant is delivered without flowers. The stems may have minor cosmetic imperfections or broken spines resulting from handling, transport, or adaptation to new environmental conditions. These aspects are normal and do not affect the plant’s health, viability, or development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight including the pot: approx. 12 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The ceramic pot is not included in the price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"5 cm pot","offer_id":48674007417158,"sku":null,"price":3300.0,"currency_code":"HUF","in_stock":false},{"title":"9 cm pot","offer_id":57079289413958,"sku":null,"price":3300.0,"currency_code":"HUF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/new.jpg?v=1697708836","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-hu\/products\/hildewinteria-aureispina-monkeys-tail-cactus","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}