Bunny Ears Cactus
NameBunny Ears Cactus
Species NameOpuntia microdasys
Common NameBunny Ears Cactus
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)5
Container TypeUnknown
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuressegmented pads, areoles with glochids
Foliage TypePads (cladodes) with glochids
Height (cm)30
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive flattened, oval pads resembling bunny ears, covered in yellow glochids. Presence of a red, spiny fruit.
Description
This specimen is a Bunny Ears Cactus, characterized by its flattened, oval green pads covered in numerous yellow glochids. A single red, spiny fruit is prominently displayed on the upper edge of one pad, indicating successful fruiting.
