Description
Opuntia microdasys is a decorative cactus which adds beauty.
Constituents:
- Bunny Ear Cactus, Opuntia microdasys - Cactus Plant
- 3 inch (8 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)
- 3.3 inch (8 cm) Square Plastic Planter with Rounded Edges (Yellow)
Plant SpecificationsThe bunny ears cactus forms a dense shrub, about 4-12cm wide. It has no spines, but rather numerous white or yellow glochids (hair-like prickles) that are 23mm long and found in dense cluste
| Plant Height | 4 inch (10 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 3 inch (8 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Bunny ears, Angels wings, golden-bristle cactus, polka-dot cactus. |
| Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 3 to 4 ft |
| Flower Colour | Yellow |
| Bloom Time | April to May |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Bunny Ear Cactus care
Re-pot when the plant performs clump and goes beyond the pot size. It should be done before or after the rainy season and in the spring season.
Re-pot with the following proportions:3 parts of potting soil,1 part of grit (pumice),1 part of the horticultural-grade sand,1/2 part of the compost etc.
| Sunlight | Full sun, partial sun, at least 4 to 6 hours of sunlight per day. |
| Watering | Low for the rainy season, Moderate for winter, More than moderate for a summer |
| Soil | Avoid excess organic contents in the soil. |
| Temperature | Ideal: 22 to 35 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | No need much. A peat-based compost should not be used. |
Bunny Ear Cactus special feature
Survivals and growers of the summer.
Bunny Ear Cactus uses
Ornamental Use:
- Opuntia Microdasys also used as the ornamental plant