Several factors increase the risk for developing kidney stones, including inadequate fluid intake and dehydration, reduced urinary volume, certain chemical levels in the urine that are too high (e.g., calcium, oxalate, uric acid) or too low (magnesium, citrate), and several medical conditions such as reflux, medullary sponge kidney, renal tubular ...
1 The desert rose only needs watering when the soil feels dry. 2  In the winter, it only needs water every three or four weeks. 3  This lets it be dormant so it can bloom better in the springtime [source: Sidhe 4  ]. The desert rose can be fertilized once a month in the spring and summer. A layer of gravel below the soil and another above it helps prevent stem rot [source: Plant Care 2  ]. The desert rose can be grown from seeds or from stem cuttings. 3  Let the stem cuttings dry out before planting.
Do not spray mist these plants, they are dry desert, low-humidity plants. The other type of cacti are jungle cacti, and they do need humidity. These plants are more succulent-looking, and lack real spines, similar to 'Christmas' cactus. If this is the type you have, they like a bit more water, and during spring and summer, water plentifully to keep the potting mixture thoroughly moist.