Description
Description: Hildewintera aureispina ‘Hels Neue,’ also known as the Golden Rat Tail Cactus, features long, golden-yellow stems covered in soft, hair-like spines. This trailing cactus is perfect for hanging baskets, creating a beautiful cascading effect.
Full Botanical Name: Hildewintera aureispina ‘Hels Neue’
Common Names: Golden Rat Tail Cactus
Country and/or Region of Origin: Native to Bolivia.
Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Grows on rocky hillsides, often in dry, sunny conditions.
Care Information:
- Light: Prefers bright, direct sunlight.
- Ideal Room: Suitable for sunny windowsills or sunrooms.
- Feeding: Use a cactus fertilizer every 6-8 weeks during the growing season.
- Humidity: Low humidity; well-suited to dry indoor environments.
- Ideal Temperature: 65°F to 85°F (18°C to 29°C).
- Watering: Water thoroughly but allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.
- Pet/Child Safe: Non-toxic but can cause injury due to spines.
- Soil Type: Well-draining cactus or succulent mix.
- Propagation: Propagate by stem cuttings; allow to callous before planting.
- Eventual Height and Spread: Can grow up to 3-6 feet long as a trailing cactus.
- Growth Rate: Slow.
- Pests and Treatment: Generally, pest-free; occasionally affected by mealybugs.
- Repotting: Every 2-3 years or when root bound.
- Pruning: Not necessary except for removing damaged sections.
- Folk Law: Represents endurance and resilience.
- Air Purification: Not specifically noted for air purification.
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