Crested Golden Rat Tail
Taxonomy
Cleistocactus Winteri f. Cristata
Cleistocactus
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Crested Golden Rat Tail

How often to water your Crested Golden Rat Tail

every 12
Crested Golden Rat Tail needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Crested Golden Rat Tail in your home

a window
Crested Golden Rat Tail love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Crested Golden Rat Tail does not tolerate low-light đ«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Crested Golden Rat Tail in your home đĄ.

How to fertilize Crested Golden Rat Tail

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Crested Golden Rat Tail after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.

Crested Golden Rat Tail 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.
Sunlight Needs
Crested Golden Rat Tail requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đȘ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for Crested Golden Rat Tail
Crested Golden Rat Tail
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
