How to Grow Bunny Ear Cactus

How to Grow Bunny Ear Cactus

the bunny ear cactus is a low-maintenance plant commonly grown as a decorative houseplant or in outdoor rock gardens.

The bunny ear cactus (Opuntia microdasys) is a member of the Cactaceae family. It is easily identifiable by its segmented pads—which resemble bunny ears and are covered in bristly hairs called glochids.

– 1. Place your bunny ear cactus in direct sunlight. Ensure that the cactus receives at least 14 hours of light each day. If full sun is not available in your home, white fluorescent lights are an alternative. In the winter, move your cactus to a space that receives only partial sunlight.

Regulate the temperature of the growing environment. In order to keep your bunny ear cactus healthy, ensure that the temperature does not dip below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. This cactus plant is intolerant to frost.

Plant your bunny ear cactus in sandy soil. It is important to use a sandy or loose potting soil mix to help the plant retain moisture and drain excess water. You can use a combination of potting mix with perlite and peat moss.

Plant your bunny ear cactus in a clay pot. A porous clay pot with drainage holes will allow excess water to drain and help avoid root rot and mealybugs.

Let the soil completely dry between waterings. Water your bunny ear plant when the top inch of potting soil is dry.

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