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Epiphyllum are epiphytic cacti as their name suggests. Some call them orchid cactus due to their large bright blooms and growth habit. Epiphytic plants grow on other plants, not in a parasitic fashion but as hosts. They are not cold hardy and generally can be found only as houseplants or greenhouse specimens.
Read more at Gardening Know How: Epiphyllum Plant Care: Tips For Growing Epiphyllum Cactus https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/epiphyllum/epiphyllum-plant-care.htm
Hildewintera colademononis (Cleistocactus winteri)
CULTIVATION TIPS
We recommend purchasing 2 or 3 cuttings when planting up a pot as it will ensure the development of a robust and aesthetic plant.
A Monkey Tail Cactus is a great plant for beginners. It has long, white, soft, hairlike spines and gets large bright red flowers. It looks best in hanging baskets. The care requirements are very simple.
Watering: Water when the soil has totally dries out. The warmer the air the more frequently you’ll need to water. When it is cloudy and cold, it will take the soil longer to dry out. Keep the soil even drier during late fall and winter when a Monkey Cactus needs to “rest” for a few months in a cool area. This dormant period is necessary for it to bloom well.
Temperature: It’s hard to believe, but a Monkey Tail Cactus can survive temperatures below freezing.
Light: Very bright indirect light, no direct sun.
Soil: Use a Cactus mix that drains quickly.
Fertiliser: Feed only when the plant is actively growing with a liquid plant food high in potassium.
Pests: They are susceptible to scale, spider mites, and Mealy Bugs. (you can read more about these in the Glossary of the website).
Propagation: Monkey Tail Cactus are easily propagated using cuttings. Allow the end of the cuttings to form a “callous” before planting them in cactus soil.
So you see, it’s really pretty easy to grow a Monkey Tail Cactus…just be careful with the water.
