Did you placed your Powder Puff cactus somewhere in direct sunlight?
Did you planted your Powder Puff cactus in well-drained potting soil?
Did you provide a warm environment for your cactus?
Do you allow the soil to dry completely between waterings?
Do you feed your cactus regularly during the growing season and not at all during dormancy?
Do you keep your powder puff cactus free of pests and diseases?
The powder puff cactus appreciates bright light and will thrive if given several hours of direct sunlight each day. Keep it on a windowsill in your home that boasts uninterrupted light, or take care to move it around your space throughout the day (or place it outside during the warmer summer months) to make sure it gets at least eight hours of sunlight a day.
Like most cacti, powder puff cactus needs to be planted in well-drained soil. A cactus or succulent soil mixture that incorporates coarse sand or perlite to aid in drainage is perfect for this plant. The pot should be with holes at its base to let out excess water.
The powder puff cactus loves heat and thrives in temperatures that are consistently between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. As it goes dormant in the winter, you can decrease the temperature slightly, and keep it in a cooler area of the house (between 60 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit), to encourage a bounty of spring flowers.
With the powder puff cactus, you want to allow the soil mixture to become completely dry between waterings, soaking it deeply and thoroughly when it comes time to do so. Never let the plant or pot sit in water. During winter you can stop watering altogether.
During the cactus' summer growing season, feed it with a liquid fertilizer mix specially formulated for succulents or cacti. Be sure to suspend all feeding in the fall and winter as the cactus goes dormant.
Good job! You are taking good care of your powder puff cactus.
This plant can experience a few pests. Mealybugs and scale insects are the most common. You should remove them with tweezers and swab the area with alcohol to prevent future infestation. Also, maintain good watering practices to avoid root rot and other fungal problems.
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