How To Propagate Your Monkey Tail For A Whole Jungle Of Plants

Unique to look at, a monkey tail cactus will add a cool vibe to any room in your house — and it's even better with a collection. If you're a plant-propagating novice, there's no need to worry; the following method will have you propagating like a pro. It only requires cactus mix, a knife, a pot, and, of course, your original monkey tail.

When it comes to difficulty levels, monkey tail cacti are easy to care for, so propagating one is the main hurdle to furnishing your home with this gorgeously low-maintenance plant. They thrive better with indirect sunlight rather than direct, meaning you don't need to live in a super sunny climate to have one, and they only need watering weekly, so you don't have to worry about them withering if you go away for a few days. Below is all you need to know about how to create your very own monkey tail plant jungle.

To get started, you'll need a sharp knife to cut off part of your monkey tail plant, cactus mix, and a pot to put the cutting in. Using the knife, cut a stem from your original plant with care and put it in the pot. Leave it for several days until a callus layer has formed, and then move the cutting to a pot filled with cactus mix (or fill up your existing pot and put the cutting back in).

Water your propagation project on a regular basis, but be careful you're not overwatering the cactus plant and saturating it. All that's left to do now is wait — monkey tails do not grow quickly, so don't be alarmed if it takes a few weeks for the cut to start growing into a new plant. If you want to speed up the process, take several cuttings at once from your main monkey tail and start growing them in different pots. Some may flourish faster than others, but in a few weeks, you should have an array of unique-looking cacti.