golden rat tail

How to Grow and Care for golden rat tail

golden rat tail · Cleistocactus winteri
Also known as: gold-spined hildewintera; gold-spined winterocereus

Under glass, grow in standard cactus compost in full light and with low humidity. In the growing season water moderately and apply a dilute low-nitrogen fertiliser monthly. Keep completely dry from mid-autumn to spring. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information

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Planting and Growing golden rat tail

golden rat tail
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeSand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
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Care Tips

Under glass, grow in standard cactus compost in full light and with low humidity. In the growing season water moderately and apply a dilute low-nitrogen fertiliser monthly. Keep completely dry from mid-autumn to spring. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information

How to Water golden rat tail?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for golden rat tail?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for golden rat tail?

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What Soil Is Best for golden rat tail?

Soil type
Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for golden rat tail?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize golden rat tail?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune golden rat tail?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate golden rat tail?

Propagate by stem cuttings in summer, or by seed sown in spring

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How to Transplant golden rat tail?

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How to Care for golden rat tail in Winter?

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How to Plant golden rat tail?

Under glass, grow in standard cactus compost in full light and with low humidity. In the growing season water moderately and apply a dilute low-nitrogen fertiliser monthly. Keep completely dry from mid-autumn to spring. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further information

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How to Repot golden rat tail?

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How to Harvest golden rat tail?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to root rots

Pests

May be susceptible to mealybugs

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The Toxicity of golden rat tail

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Attributes of golden rat tail

Plant typeCactus Succulent
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitTrailing
OriginBolivia

Scientific Classification

Species
Cleistocactus winteri
Genus
Cleistocactus
Family
Cactaceae
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