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Botanical Specifications
☀️ Light Exposure
Bright indirect light
💧 Watering Cadence
When the top 1–2 inches of mix are dry
🌱 Substrate & Soil
Ships in nursery grower’s mix. Repot into a high-aeration potting substrate.
🪴 Grow Pot Size
Arrives in a 4" nursery grow pot.
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Cactus
Pets: keep out of reach
Opuntia Microdasys Albispina (Bunny Ears Cactus), 2-Inch Live Plant
Cactus
$6.99
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30-Day Live Arrival Guarantee
Arrives healthy and undamaged at your doorstep in thermal root packaging.
About This Botanical
Opuntia microdasys, known as the bunny ears cactus, grows flat paddles from the top of the plant that look like ears. It is a small, sculptural cactus for a sunny windowsill or a desert dish garden.
Care
- Light: Full sun, a sunny windowsill works well
- Water: Water thoroughly when the soil is fully dry, mostly in late spring to summer. Water sparingly in winter.
- Repotting: Repot yearly in spring while young, increasing the pot size only slightly
⚡ Quick Facts
At a Glance- • Light: Bright indirect light
- • Water: When the top 1–2 inches of mix are dry
- • Mature size: 4" nursery grow pot; compact tabletop foliage.
- • Pet safety: Check this plant’s species-specific pet-safety guidance before placing it around pets. Verify with our Pet-Safe Checker.
- • Beginner-friendly: Care difficulty varies by plant. Follow the light, watering, and drainage guidance on this page.
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