golden rat tail
Also known as: gold-spined hildewintera; gold-spined winterocereus
A trailing cactus with cylindrical, fleshy stems to 1.5m long, densely covered with golden yellow, bristle-like spines. In summer it produces orange-red flowers to 5cm long. Best grown in a hanging basket in a conservatory or temperate greenhouse
Scientific classification
- Species
- golden rat tail (Cleistocactus winteri)
- Genus
- Cleistocactus
- Family
- Cactaceae
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- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Trailing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of golden rat tail
Distribution map
Bolivia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of golden rat tail
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golden rat tail care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by stem cuttings in summer, or by seed sown in spring
Growing
GrowingUnder 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to root rots
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs
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