Hildewintera colademononis

Beautiful cactus from the Andes with hanging stems. They are "hairy", coated with a grey fur. Flowers are a show indeed! Cola de Mono means Monkey Tail and this is because each stem looks like the hanging tail of a hidden monkey! It is a high-elevation species and it is cool-growing and frost-tolerant. 

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Beautiful cactus from the Andes with hanging stems. They are "hairy", coated with a grey fur. Flowers are a show indeed! This species was described in 2003 from the province of  Santa Cruz, in Bolivia. Wild plants typically grow on rocky cliffs, hanging or creeping downwards, with other rock-dwelling flora like bromeliads.

Cola de Mono means Monkey Tail and this is because each  stem looks like the hanging tail of a hidden monkey! Some botanists consider now Hildewintera is a synonym of Cleistocactus.

It is a high-elevation species and it is cool-growing and frost-tolerant. Growers in France report it perfectly stands  winters at -7C and -12 C sheltered from rain. It is perfect in pots and so this cactus was traditionally grown as an ornamental plant in the Bolivian towns neighbouring the wild habitat.

We ship a branching bare-rooted plant able to flower in less than one year.

Cultivation Protected
Plant origin America
Presentation Potted Plant
Max. Size 20cm-30cm
Max. Size 70cm-100cm
Botanical family Cactaceae
Light Sun
Minimum winter temperature -5 ºC to 5 ºC
Flowering Season Warmer Months
Plant type Herbaceous
Color Red
Color Pink
Care Pot
Shape Cactus-Like Plants
Shape Succulents
All orders arriving after 10th July will be shipped in September. This is due to the high temperatures in the month of August and possible delays caused by general holidays and reduced opening hours by the customs service, carriers, etc.