Bunny Ears Cactus (Opuntia microdasys)
Opuntia microdasys, the Bunny-Ears Prickly-Pear, is a succulent cactus with flattened, oval pads covered in dense, irritating glochids. It forms clumps and produces yello
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Sunlight
High
Watering
Low
Soil
Well-draining cactus or succulent potting mix, sandy or gritty.
Temperature
Warm
Habitat
House Plant, Outdoor
Fertilizer
Low
Care Requirements
High
Full sun to bright indirect light
Low
Allow soil to dry completely between waterings
Well-draining cactus or succulent potting mix, sandy or gritty.
Warm
Avoid frost
House Plant, Outdoor
Low
Diluted cactus fertilizer during growing season
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Succulent, Shrub
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Pot, Garden, Groundcover
Plant Environment
House Plant, Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.6-1 m
Spread
0.6-1 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Winter dormancy (if cool and dry)
Leaf Color
Green, Yellow-green, Reddish-green
Leaf Type
Modified stem (pad)
Flower Size
3-5 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderCaryophyllales
- familyCactaceae
- genusOpuntia
- speciesOpuntia microdasys
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No
The plant is covered in numerous tiny, barbed spines called glochids, which can easily detach and embed in skin, causing severe irritation, itching, and discomfort. While not chemically toxic, physical contact should be avoided.