I am a very average houseplant keeper (about 4 easy to care for plants), and my kiddo got gifted this cactus magnet. The rocks seem to be glued down. Came with no care instructions. I haven't watered it. Received it 6 days ago. Hasn't gotten a ton of light, but I have direct and indirect light sources available. Soil is whatever TF is under the glued down rocks.
I want to know a)if it has any hope of surviving. B) what type of cactus it is. C) how do I care for it?
This feels like getting hermit crabs on vacation in the early 2000s. I really don't want this tiny magnet plant to die.
by deloriage
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I know chances are low, but any chance there’s a drainage hole?
That stinks its glued with landscaping glue. About every 20-30 days soak it in a bowl of water for 1-2mins.
Minimal watering and high direct light
Unfortunately it’s unlikely to survive if it’s glued down. You may be able to carefully excavate it.
Are you afraid you’re going to disappoint your kid? If so you might look for a fake plant at TJ Maxx and yank the glued one out, put the fake one in the pot.