Kosmik Kaktus are succulents that are either painted or dyed with bright colors to enhance their beauty and attractiveness. Succulents of the echeveria, haworthia, and thimble cactus family are normally coated in acrylic paint after which sellers market them for their beauty and ease of care.
Kosmik Kaktus Care
Cactus Cosmic
What is the plant
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Humidity
Dry
Lighting
Full Sun
Temperature
8°C - 10°C
Hardiness zone
9 - 11
Difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Water
You need to understand which species of cacti your plant is to get detailed instructions. However, cacti, in general, do not need much water. Water them every few weeks.
Pruning
Cacti sold as Kosmik cactus are small and don’t need pruning.
Fertilizer
You can use fertilizer for succulents. Two times a year – in spring and in summer – is enough.
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Sunlight
Place your plant in the warmest and sunniest place in your home. However, this can differ for different cacti species.
Soil
Cacti like sandy and dry soil with good drainage. Use a mix for succulents.
Propagation
Check the page of the exact species of your Kosmik cactus. Most cacti can be propagated via stem cuttings or seeds.
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Temperature
This depends on the exact species of your plant. Generally, cacti will tolerate any indoor temperatures. Some of them can also tolerate temperatures below the freezing point, while others can’t.
Container
You can use any container you wish, provided that it’s well-drained. Cacti can survive anything except drowning.
Popularity
350 people already have this plant 81 people have added this plant to their wishlists
What's wrong with your plant?
Common pests
Mealybugs are the most common pests of cacti. Use insecticidal soap or neem oil to kill the bugs.
Frequent diseases
Root rot, botrytis, fusarium wilt, and leaf spot are hazards to various species of cacti. Pay attention to identify your problem correctly.
Botanist’s tips
- While cacti can survive for some time, even in the harshest conditions, if you want your plant to continue growing, try to remove the dye from your plant.
- Avoid overwatering. The soil should dry out between each watering.
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