The dreaded glued rocks are here again! :( They do that so the top dressing doesn't shift and spread all over during shipping it also makes it very hard to water and is not good for the plant. The rocks should probably be removed if you have to tell your mom how to water. She probably will not be able to keep it adequately watered otherwise. I know there are ways to gently do it but I've never done it because I tend to shy away from glued rocks. Check over in the Cactus & succulent forum for tips.

Does the pot have drainage? Dunking the pot in water then draining it is the only way you will be able to get the plants watered. They also need a lot of light.

Thanks, I thought about removing the rocks, I did years ago on another plant and you should see it today, absolutely beautiful. I'll go home tonight after work and gently tap them and see if I can break them up. Thanks. The pot does have a drain hole in the bottom.

There has to be a better solution than those glued on rocks.I avoid buying any plant that has them. Smh