Care
✅ Ease of Care:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) – Very low-maintenance, perfect for beginners.
Watering
💧 Watering:
Water sparingly, only when the soil is completely dry. Use the soak and dry method, ensuring excess water drains out. Reduce watering in winter.
Sunlight
☀️ Sunlight:
Thrives in bright, direct sunlight for at least 4-6 hours daily. A sunny windowsill or outdoor space is ideal.
Rooms
🏡 Preferred Room:
Great for windowsills, sunny shelves, and desks in bright spaces. It also does well outdoors in warm, arid climates.
About
📝 About This Plant:
The Opuntia microdasys rufida, commonly known as Red Bunny Ears Cactus, is a striking desert plant with flat, oval pads covered in dense, reddish-brown glochids (tiny bristles). While the fine spines look soft, they can be irritating to the skin, so handle with care. This drought-tolerant and hardy cactus thrives in dry, warm environments with minimal care.