Opumtia Microdasys (Bunny ears White)

About:

Opumtia Microdasys also known as bunny ears forms a 2- to 3-foot tall plant with a spread of 4 to 5 feet in its native habitat. In the home, it is a slow growing plant that will likely reach 2 feet in height and have about the same width. It makes an excellent container plant with its paired 3- to 6-inch long pads, which start out a rosy red and deepen to bright green. An interesting bit of bunny ears cactus information is that it does not develop spines. Instead, it grows glochids, which are short whitish brown prickles. These still have the ability to bite, so caution is urged when handling the cactus.

Flowering Season: The plant will produce 2-inch wide creamy yellow flowers in summer, followed by globular purple fruits.

Planting Media: Use soilrite mix thoroughly mixed with sand and pebbles (1-1.5cm). The soil mixture must be well drained.

Water: It’s best to use the “soak and dry” method, and allow the soil to dry out completely between watering. We need to water more during the hotter summer months. Cut back on watering in the winter.

Sunlight: Opumtia Microdasys likes full sun. They can handle partial shade but thrives during the summer in indirect sunlight.

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