Propagation: To propagate your monkey tail cactus, cut off part of a stem and allow it to dry for several days. Once the end has formed a callus, plant it in rich, organic cactus soil. Place the plant in a humid area that receives a mix of full sun and partial shade. Your plant should begin to root within a few weeks.

The Monkey Tail is a relatively fast-growing cactus. In spring and summer, the stems or 'tails' can grow up to 10 cm per month. When mature, the stems can reach 7.5 centimeters in diameter, and grow as long as 2.5 meters long. The stems are rigid for a few feet at the base and then start their characteristic droop.

Bright red flowers may be as long as 3″ inches. The flowers of the Monkey Tail cactus transition into reddish, spherical seeds that germinate easily. Blooms appear mostly in spring and summer, but the plant may bloom in autumn or even winter depending upon the climate.. . . . .364011236135!]0000000000000009783314147619!]