OPUNTIA MINI CACTUS PLANT

Product Description

The mini Opuntia cactus, commonly known as the Bunny Ears Cactus or Opuntia microdasys, is a popular compact houseplant featuring flat, oval green pads arranged in pairs that resemble bunny ears. Instead of large thorns, its pads are dotted with polka-dot clusters of tiny, barbed bristles called glochids.
Key Features
Appearance: Flattened green pads covered in yellow, white, or cinnamon-colored hair-like bristles.
Size: Grows slowly indoors, staying small and manageable at around 16 to 24 inches tall over many years.
Safety Note: Glochids detach easily on contact and can cause skin irritation, so handle with care.
Basic Care
GuideLight: Needs bright, direct sunlight for at least 6 hours a day.
Water: Highly drought-tolerant; let the soil dry out completely between waterings.
Soil: Requires a fast-draining cactus and succulent mix with a pot containing drainage holes.