Opuntia microdasys
bunny ears cactus
Flower Color
Description
A bushy, perennial cactus with flattened, segmented, oval to round, light to mid-green stems; densely spotted with white areoles, each bearing minute white, yellow or reddish-brown bristle-like spines. Yellow, bowl-shaped flowers to 4-5cm across are borne in summer
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
0.1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
LoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H4
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 8-11
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Jun
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Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Patio and container plants