OPUNTIA MICRODASYS MONSTROSE
Opuntia microdasys monstrose is an undulated form of Opuntia microdasys ("Bunny Ears"), covered with minute golden spines known as glochids (can cause irritation to the skin and eyes) Protect from frost. Provide bright light/sun; hardy to 32F; to 3'+ tall.
This cactus is native to northern Mexico as well as desert region’s that stretch into Arizona. This plant looks like a shrub, and its spines come off very easily. They flowers that it produces are creamy yellow, and fade into peach.
Recommended Temperature Zone:
sunset: 11-24
USDA: 9-10
Frost Tolerance: 20°F (-7°C)
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Mexico (Hidalgo)
Growth Habits: Succulent to 3 feet high (90 cm), 6 feet across (1.8 m)
Watering Needs: Little or no water once established
Propagation: Cuttings
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Botanical Name | Opuntia microdasys |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Monstrose Bunny ear cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Creamy yellow |
| Growth Habit | Ovary spherical |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9a to 11b |
| Mature Size | 12 18in |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Resistance | 2° C |
| Sun Exposure | Partial sun |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
OPUNTIA MICRODASYS MONSTROSE
Opuntia microdasys monstrose is an undulated form of Opuntia microdasys ("Bunny Ears"), covered with minute golden spines known as glochids (can cause irritation to the skin and eyes) Protect from frost. Provide bright light/sun; hardy to 32F; to 3'+ tall.
This cactus is native to northern Mexico as well as desert region’s that stretch into Arizona. This plant looks like a shrub, and its spines come off very easily. They flowers that it produces are creamy yellow, and fade into peach.
Recommended Temperature Zone:
sunset: 11-24
USDA: 9-10
Frost Tolerance: 20°F (-7°C)
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Mexico (Hidalgo)
Growth Habits: Succulent to 3 feet high (90 cm), 6 feet across (1.8 m)
Watering Needs: Little or no water once established
Propagation: Cuttings
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Botanical Name | Opuntia microdasys |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Monstrose Bunny ear cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Creamy yellow |
| Growth Habit | Ovary spherical |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9a to 11b |
| Mature Size | 12 18in |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Resistance | 2° C |
| Sun Exposure | Partial sun |
