crown of thorns cactus?

Question

can anyone give info on crown of thorn cactus?bought one thru the mail,it shipped bareroot,planted it in peat moss,it looks sick now ,leaves r turning yellow and drying up.i dont know anything about this cactus,so any info will be apperciated

Answer 1

peat moss is not a good choice for any cacti ; succulent ; euphorbia --- it holds moisture to much .
as opposed to one answer that suggested that you water this plant regularly --- this is a negative --- no cacti needs any more than one to two watering's per year aside from natural rainfall .
it could be with your plant that it was brought up in conditions conducive to it's surrounds for example most plants that are sold in supermarkets no no other life other than airconditiong .
this may be your problem with your mailed plant .
but all is not lost . just lay off the watering and have a bit of Patience , and keep your eye on it for any tell tale signs --- it may look dead --- but is really still very much alive . good luck .

Answer 2

Peat moss is horrible stuff IMHO. When it dries out it is really difficult to get wet again. And when it's soggy, it's really wet. No plants like that. Crown Of Thorns as you know is a cactus. As plaplant8 said use cactus mix. Or you can replant in in any well draining potting soil. It might drop it's leaves. But if it gets happier in it's new soil, it should put on some more leaves. If you're trying to grow it inside it needs to be in a window. Outside it can grow in light shade to sun. Water about once a week in winter, more often in summer. According to your climate, you're mileage may vary.
Good luck :-)

Answer 3

Peat moss is terrible stuff IMHO. while it dries out it somewhat is complicated to get moist back. And while it somewhat is soggy, it somewhat is truly moist. No plant life like that. Crown Of Thorns as you realize is a cactus. As plaplant8 pronounced use cactus mixture. or you could replant in in any nicely draining potting soil. it ought to drop it somewhat is leaves. yet while it gets happier in it somewhat is new soil, it somewhat is going to positioned on some greater leaves. in case you attempt to strengthen it interior it desires to be in a window. exterior it may strengthen in gentle shade to sunlight. Water approximately as quickly as each and every week in wintry climate, maximum ordinarily in summer season. in accordance on your climate, you're mileage could variety. good success :-)

Answer 4

Try planting it in cactus soil. It needs good drainage. It is a euphorbia. It likes sun or light shade. It can take some drought, but does a bit better with regular water.