How to Care for Opuntia microdasys (Bunny Ear Cactus)

Korean name: 백도선

Opuntia microdasys, known as the Bunny Ear Cactus, features flat, pad-like stems covered with white, soft hair-like spines. It grows in small clumps and is easy to care for, thriving in dry conditions, making it suitable for indoor cultivation.

Key facts

• Category: Cactus
• Family: Cactaceae
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Mexico
• Growth rate: Slow
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: beginner-friendly, drought-tolerant, small cactus
• Also known as: Bunny Ear Cactus, Polka-Dot Cactus

Care Guide

• Light: Place in bright areas with direct sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry.
• Soil: Use well-draining cactus soil.
• Humidity: Prefers low humidity.
• Temperature: 15~30°C
• Fertilizer: Feed once a month with cactus fertilizer during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Opuntia microdasys?

Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry. Roughly every 14 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Opuntia microdasys?

It likes Place in bright areas with direct sunlight.. You can grow it indoors. Use Use well-draining cactus soil..

Is Opuntia microdasys safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Opuntia microdasys good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~30°C. Humidity: Prefers low humidity.. Fertilise Feed once a month with cactus fertilizer during the growing season..