02/08/2026
This guy is such a talking point at our shop so we’re giving it some special attention today.
The Monkey Tail Cactus (Cleistocactus colademononis) is a trailing succulent. It’s got soft, white spines that resemble a monkey’s tail, and you can stroke it in one direction only, or else you’ll find some of the spines stuck in your fingers. It thrives in full sunlight and well-draining soil. We hardly water it but mist it quite often. Because of this it has grown a few little ‘babies’.
Mature plants can produce vibrant, red flowers that are super spectacular. We’ve seen one of our customer’s Monkey tail full of flowers. He waters it once in a long while and keeps it in full sun.
So who’s ready to bring this guy back home to a sunny balcony or porch?
