Golden Monkey Tail Cactus

The Golden Monkey Tail Cactus (Cleistocactus winteri subsp. colademononis) is a showstopping trailing cactus with long, hanging stems covered in soft, golden-yellow hair-like spines and bright pink to orange-red tubular flowers. It comes from the rocky cliff faces of the Santa Cruz department in Bolivia, South America.

Those soft, hair-like spines that give this cactus its famous monkey tail look are actually modified spines that help protect the plant from intense sunlight and temperature swings in its native cliff-face home in Bolivia.

With its long, draping golden stems, this plant is a stunning choice for a sunny shelf or hanging planter. It suits any plant lover who wants a bold, eye-catching display with very little fuss.