Bunny ears cactus
Opuntia microdasys
Also known as: Polka dot cactus · Family: Cactaceae
About this plant
Pads that grow in pairs, hence the name. The tiny glochids come off at a touch — use tongs, not fingers, when repotting.
Schedule
- water
- every 14–28 days
- fertilizer
- every 75 days
- repotting
- every 3 years
- Light
- Direct sun
- Humidity
- Low
- Temperature
- 5–38°C
Sources
Every care recommendation cites its source — RHS, Missouri Botanical Garden, IFAS, NC State — instead of being written from memory.