It is known as the "lazy person's plant". It is easy to maintain and suitable for most people.
🌵Hildewintera colademononis (Diers & Krahn) Mottram is a plant of the genus Trachea in the Cactaceae family, native to the Santa Cruz Province of Bolivia.
🪴The monkey tail column has a peculiar shape. The slender white hair column is similar to the monkey's tail. 📐The monkey tail column is in the shape of a small hanging column. The diameter of the column is nearly 2cm and can be up to 1.5m long.
👀The standard adult plant of Monkey Tail Column is covered with long white hairs of more than 4~5cm long, and blooms continuously in summer and autumn. The flowers are 4~6cm long, 5cm in diameter, with red petals, dark red anthers and light yellow stigmas. It is a family An ideal hanging potted plant in cultivation.
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When this ornamental plant has not yet bloomed, the fleshy stems are very soft and covered with a layer of long and soft white hairs, which have a certain softness. The tail tip is long and slender, looking like the tails of small animals such as foxes. , hang to create a beautiful planter.
It usually lasts for about 2 years and blooms in summer and autumn. If cared for properly, it will bloom a large number of red flowers, which are delicate and lively. However, in fact, these flowers will fade after a day or two.
✅Growing environment
The monkey tail column has a strong habit, likes a warm environment, and has good resistance to both low and high temperatures.
🌑Soil
It prefers loose, fertile, slightly acidic soil with good drainage and air permeability. It can be mixed with pine needle soil, garden soil and river sand. A layer of ceramsite can be spread at the bottom before potting.
☀️Lighting
It likes plenty of sunshine, but avoids exposure to strong light. It should be maintained in a bright and ventilated place with astigmatism. It can be properly shaded in summer.
🚿Water
Tolerant to drought, see dry and wet, prefer dryness to wetness but do not allow water to accumulate. Water appropriately during the growth period to maintain moisture for normal growth. In winter, the temperature is low, water evaporates slowly, and growth is slow. Just reduce watering and keep the soil dry.
⭕️Fertilization
The amount of fertilizer required is not much, and you need to fertilize appropriately during the normal growth period. In summer, when flowering, apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizer once every 10 days.