Cleistocactus winteri (Hildewintera aureispina) - Golden Rat tail Cactus

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Cleistocactus winteri (Hildewintera aureispina) - Golden Rat tail Cactus

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Size W14cm H30cm Hanging

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Plant orders sent via Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £6.99

Local Bristol delivery on orders over £20

Non-plant orders sent via Royal Mail Tracked 48

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You will receive a similar plant to the one photographed and not necessarily the same. If you would like a photo of the exact plant we are sending, just drop us a line! Pots and plants are sold separately unless otherwise specified in the listing.

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About this plant

A brilliantly weird trailing cactus with long, golden-spined stems that tumble over the edge of its pot as it grows. The soft-looking golden spines give it an almost fuzzy appearance, while mature plants can produce spectacular bright pink-orange flowers.

Golden Rat Tail Cactus is especially good displayed somewhere its stems have room to trail — think a high shelf, plant stand or hanging planter. With plenty of bright light, it's an easy-going cactus that gets better and more dramatic with age.

Light: Full Sun. Cacti need bright light to survive. My rule of thumb is always to let them have a view of the sky. The best bet is a sunny windowsill.

Watering: These plants are drought tolerant. Only water when the soil completely dries out, as overwatering can quickly kill these plants. Cut way back on watering in winter.

Temperature: 5-30°C is a good range, but this plant can tolerate down to -2C for short spells if kept dry.

Potting: A well-draining mix is ideal for this plant. Our Savvy Succa would be a great fit.

Hot tips: This is not a fan of humidity, so avoid those steamy bathrooms.

Pet Friendly: No

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Every plant is unique The plant you receive will be similar to the one photographed, but not identical. Want to see the exact plant? Get in touch and we’ll happily send you a photo. Rescue plants may have cosmetic damage and are pictured using a healthy example.

A brilliantly weird trailing cactus with long, golden-spined stems that tumble over the edge of its pot as it grows. The soft-looking golden spines give it an almost fuzzy appearance, while mature plants can produce spectacular bright pink-orange flowers.

Golden Rat Tail Cactus is especially good displayed somewhere its stems have room to trail — think a high shelf, plant stand or hanging planter. With plenty of bright light, it's an easy-going cactus that gets better and more dramatic with age.

Light: Full Sun. Cacti need bright light to survive. My rule of thumb is always to let them have a view of the sky. The best bet is a sunny windowsill.

Watering: These plants are drought tolerant. Only water when the soil completely dries out, as overwatering can quickly kill these plants. Cut way back on watering in winter.

Temperature: 5-30°C is a good range, but this plant can tolerate down to -2C for short spells if kept dry.

Potting: A well-draining mix is ideal for this plant. Our Savvy Succa would be a great fit.

Hot tips: This is not a fan of humidity, so avoid those steamy bathrooms.

Pet Friendly: No

Delivery across Great Britain

Live plants travel via Royal Mail Tracked 24. Non-plant items travel via Tracked 48 unless they are packed with a plant.

Dispatch: Orders placed before 2pm are normally dispatched the following day. Orders placed on Saturday are dispatched on Monday.

Cost: £6.99 flat-rate shipping. Click & Collect from our Bristol shop is free.

Local Bristol delivery: Available on orders over £20 for eligible postcodes at checkout and normally completed by our team within 48 hours. Please provide a safe place.

Cleistocactus winteri (Hildewintera aureispina) - Golden Rat tail Cactus

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