Opuntia Microdasys goes by the common name “Angel's-Wings” or “Bunny Ears". This succulent has an oval to round shape, with flattened small pads. The plant originates in Mexico and belongs to the family of Cactaceae. Bunny Ears are dormant during the winter period and can grow up to a height between 2 to 3 feet.
Growth Rate
Even though Opuntia Microdasys is a slow-growing plant, its ability to withstand extreme conditions makes it highly preferred.
Flowering
Opuntia Microdasys grows wide creamy yellow flowers with a combination of globular purple fruits. It blooms in the summer season.
Watering and Feeding
Water only when the soil is completely dry and sticks to a time frame of about two weeks. In winter, decrease the watering frequency. Even though feeding the plant is not necessary, you can feed it with a liquid fertilizer every month.
Soil
Be sure to use a potting mix that drains well. To avoid excess humidity, make sure that the pot you are using has a few holes. The soil mix should make the succulent feel warm and dry.
Hardiness
Bunny Ears succulent grows best in the summer season. Its frost tolerance ranges from 21° C (70° F) to 37° C (100° F). Apart from this, it lies in the hardiness zone of 9a to 11b.
Light
Bunny ears require direct sunlight. At home, place it in the sunniest spot possible. Give the plant 6-8 hours of direct sunlight every day.
Propagation
Remove several mature pads from the mother plant, and let the cuttings dry. Find a spot in the sun and plant these cuttings.
What sets it apart is its original and unique appearance. All you have to do to grow this plant successfully is to mimic its regional weather conditions, and see it fully blossom!
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Spring for mature plants |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Opuntia microdasys |
| Common Name | Angel's wings |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Creamy yellow in color |
| Genus | Opuntia |
| Growth Habit | Bushy perennial |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 – 12 |
| Mature Size | 3' – 4 |
| Native Area | Northern mexico |
| Resistance | 4° c |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Spring for mature plants |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Opuntia microdasys |
| Common Name | Angel's wings |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Creamy yellow in color |
| Genus | Opuntia |
| Growth Habit | Bushy perennial |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 – 12 |
| Mature Size | 3' – 4 |
| Native Area | Northern mexico |
| Resistance | 4° c |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Opuntia Microdasys goes by the common name “Angel's-Wings” or “Bunny Ears". This succulent has an oval to round shape, with flattened small pads. The plant originates in Mexico and belongs to the family of Cactaceae. Bunny Ears are dormant during the winter period and can grow up to a height between 2 to 3 feet.
Growth Rate
Even though Opuntia Microdasys is a slow-growing plant, its ability to withstand extreme conditions makes it highly preferred.
Flowering
Opuntia Microdasys grows wide creamy yellow flowers with a combination of globular purple fruits. It blooms in the summer season.
Watering and Feeding
Water only when the soil is completely dry and sticks to a time frame of about two weeks. In winter, decrease the watering frequency. Even though feeding the plant is not necessary, you can feed it with a liquid fertilizer every month.
Soil
Be sure to use a potting mix that drains well. To avoid excess humidity, make sure that the pot you are using has a few holes. The soil mix should make the succulent feel warm and dry.
Hardiness
Bunny Ears succulent grows best in the summer season. Its frost tolerance ranges from 21° C (70° F) to 37° C (100° F). Apart from this, it lies in the hardiness zone of 9a to 11b.
Light
Bunny ears require direct sunlight. At home, place it in the sunniest spot possible. Give the plant 6-8 hours of direct sunlight every day.
Propagation
Remove several mature pads from the mother plant, and let the cuttings dry. Find a spot in the sun and plant these cuttings.
What sets it apart is its original and unique appearance. All you have to do to grow this plant successfully is to mimic its regional weather conditions, and see it fully blossom!
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Spring for mature plants |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Opuntia microdasys |
| Common Name | Angel's wings |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Creamy yellow in color |
| Genus | Opuntia |
| Growth Habit | Bushy perennial |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 – 12 |
| Mature Size | 3' – 4 |
| Native Area | Northern mexico |
| Resistance | 4° c |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Spring for mature plants |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Opuntia microdasys |
| Common Name | Angel's wings |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Creamy yellow in color |
| Genus | Opuntia |
| Growth Habit | Bushy perennial |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 8 – 12 |
| Mature Size | 3' – 4 |
| Native Area | Northern mexico |
| Resistance | 4° c |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun) |
