Monkey Tail Cactus

Monkey Tail Cactus is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

How to Grow Monkey Tail Cactus →

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Common Monkey Tail Cactus Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Monkey Tail Cactus →

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Monkey Tail Cactus thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Monkey Tail Cactus Water Frequency →

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Monkey Tail Cactus requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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Monkey Tail Cactus is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Monkey Tail Cactus enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.

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Monkey Tail Cactus is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

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Monkey Tail Cactus grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

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Monkey Tail Cactus grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Monkey Tail Cactus Lifecycle →

Monkey Tail Cactus Size Guide →

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USDA Hardiness Zone
Monkey Tail Cactus can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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Monkey Tail Cactus can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

• Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
• To get the cutting to root, you can either:
  
  • Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
  • Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

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When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

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What Eats Monkey Tail Cactus? →

• Drooping Monkey Tail Cactus Leaves →
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• Monkey Tail Cactus Root Rot →
• Why Is My Monkey Tail Cactus Wilting? →

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Monkey Tail Cactus. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!