- Bunny ears cactus
Botanical name: opuntia microdasys
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: up to 3 ft in height and 2 ft in width
Bloom time: summer
Hardy zone: zones 9-12
Flower color: pink/red/yellow
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: grows about half of a ft per year
Pruning instructions: break up segments of new growth from the mother plant as needed to contain desired shape and size
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: succulent garden, container plant, patio
Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: short bristles in a natural polka-dot pattern
Watering instructions: allow soil to completely dry out between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use a diluted cacti fertilizer after planting and repeat once a year in the spring
Best time to plant: spring or summer
Best type of soil: loam, sand
Companion plants: sedum, hens and chicks
Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested
Invasive species: no
