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Opuntia Microdasys
Often called Mickey Mouse cactus, bunny ears cacti, angel wing cactus.
Additional information
Weight
1 lbs
Humidity
Low
Maintenance
Low
Pet Friendly
No
Pot Size
Nursery 2″
Soil type
Sandy, Well-Draining
Sun Requirement
Full Sun
Temperature
70-80°, 80-90°
Watering
Drought-tolerant
Heatpack Add-on
Plants only, Plants + Heatpack
Opuntia Microdasys (Bunny Ear Cactus) is a beautiful decorative cactus that is native to Northern Mexico. Bunny Ear Cactus has flat pads covered with glochids, light green, round to oval shape just like bunny ears, and yellow flowers will bloom as they mature. This cactus can grow up to 3-4ft tall and 4-5 ft wide.
It is a popular houseplant because it’s easy to care for and doesn’t need much attention to survive. It is a lovely addition to your collection of plants, especially if you have it displayed in a beautiful decorative pot. This plant appreciates bright and direct sunlight and well-drained soil.
Bunny Ear Cactus is sensitive to over-watering, so allow the soil to dry before watering again, and make sure there is an excellent draining hole in the pot to prevent root rot. Fertilizing them during their growing season in spring using a succulent fertilizer will help them boost their growth. You can propagate them via cuttings and seeds.
You can grow them in Hardiness Zones 9a-11b.
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The cacti is native to northern Mexico and desert regions stretching into Arizona. This plant has the appearance of a shrub, and spreads out to cover between 2-5 feet of ground as a mature plant. Named for its visual appearance, the Bunny Ear Cactus, also called the Polka-Dot Cactus, has the scientific name of Opuntia microdasys. The spines come off with a simple touch, and are best removed from flesh with tweezers.
The Polka-dot Cactus covers its mature pads with closely spaced glochids, or small mounds of prickles that are designed to detach when impacted by something. Once fully formed, the glochids form on the new plant segment. The glochids are so loosely attached that a strong breeze can cause them to go airborne.
Shipping Countries: United States (US)
Ready to ship in 1-2 weeks
Shipping Policy
Please allow 2 weeks complete processing time. All shipping rates are based on weight of plant. We do pack all plants in nursery pot for the health of the plant. All plants are shipped USPS priority or UPS. If you want any other way shipped, please message before purchase. Plants are shipped only on Tues or Wed.
Refund Policy
Pot Hedz Plant Shop does not accept returns of plants, but we do offer a plant replacement policy. Please take a photo of your plant and email us at [email protected] within 24 hours of your plant being delivered to start the replacement process on all Pot Hedz Plants except where noted otherwise. It is at our discretion to determine whether a replacement, refund (partial or full) or store credit will be issued. We may request further documentation and photos. Pot Hedz does not replace plants if they are left in extreme temperatures upon delivery or if not removed from box immediately after being delivered. Thank you for your support. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, requests, and inquiries. Thank you and Happy Growing .
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Beautiful plant . Unfortunately the post office did not handle it with care. By the time I received my plant it was out of the pot. I put in another pot. Hopefully she will survive