Crested Golden 'Rat Tail' Cactus | Cleistocactus winteri cristata SH87The Cleistocactus winteri cristata, also known as the Crested Golden Rat Tail Cactus, is a striking and unusual succulent prized for its twisting, fan shaped stems covered in soft golden spines. Its unique crested growth pattern makes each plant one of a kind, with sculptural, wave like forms that look incredible in pots or hanging baskets. This cactus can spread up to 12 inches wide and reach about 6 to 8 inches tall, although growth can vary

gray-green leaves that cluster at the tips of its branches

adding vivid color during the growing season

slow-growing succulent native to Mexico's Cedros Island

arching foliage that forms graceful

5 centimeters (approximately 1

Club Cholla has deep green club-shaped joints that are 12 cm (5 inches) long

re-pot them using dry soil

the farina keeps dirt

daisy-like flowers with dark centers that bloom from late winter through spring

swollen base with peeling bark and thick green leaves that grow on semi-rambling vines

is an elegant

appearing at the tips of the stems