Opuntia Microdasys (Bunny Ears Cactus)
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Opuntia Microdasys (Bunny Ears Cactus) – 1 pc
Grower black – 1 pc
About Plant- Opuntia microdasys var. pallido is an evergreen perennial forms a dense shrub up to 24 inches (60 cm) tall (occasionally more), composed of green, pad-like stems, up to 6 inches (15 cm) long and up to 5 inches (12.5 cm) broad. It has no spines, but instead has numerous pale yellow glochids up to 0.12 inch (3 mm) long at each pale yellow aureole. The flowers are up to 2 inches (5 cm) across and have broad, yellow tepals, yellow anthers, and dark green stigma lobes. The flowers are followed by round to egg-shaped, up to 2 inches (5 cm) long, red to purplish, spineless but glochid-dotted fruits.
Opuntia Microdasys (Bunny Ears Cactus) Care
Light- A spot near a south-facing unobstructed window is most likely to meet Bunny Ears Cactus' need for bright, direct sun.
Tempetrature- While an actively growing Bunny Ears Cactus tolerates indoor summer temperatures as high as 100°F (38°C), don't expect it to flower unless you also provide winter temperatures between 45 and 55 °F (7 and 13 °C).
Humidity- Bunny Ears Cactus likes humidity in the 10 to 30 percent range.
Potting Soil- A good Bunny Ears Cactus potting soil must drain quickly. Use a commercial cactus potting mix, or mix your own.
Water- Wait until the top 1 inch (2.5 cm) of soil feels dry before watering Bunny Ears Cactus until water flows from the container's drainage holes. When it is actively growing between spring and fall, regular watering is essential. Once the plant enters winter dormancy, dampening the medium once every 3 to 4 weeks is enough.