Bunny ears cactus (Opuntia microdasys) is a plant of succulent leaves that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and up to 10cm wide.
This plant is commonly known as bunny ears cactus.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: bunny ears cactus
Scientific name: Opuntia microdasys
Plant type: Cactus / Succulent, Conservatory & Greenhouse
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: Up to 10cm
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Patio & Container Garden
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Bunny ears cactus (Opuntia microdasys) – Tangopaso, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Bunny ears cactus (Opuntia microdasys) – Tangopaso, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
