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Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus

Opuntia Microdasys

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Overview

Opuntia microdasys, or Yellow Bunny Ears, is a prickly perennial cactus reaching 24 inches in height and spread. Its pad-like stems feature dense clusters of yellow glochids, resembling furry tufts. Requiring full sun, it thrives in well-draining sandy soil. In spring, it may produce yellow flowers. Handle with care to avoid irritating glochids. Ideal for xeriscapes, rock gardens, or as a potted accent. Hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–10Type Cactus, Shrub, SucculentClimate Arid
Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — In spring, it may produce yellow flowers; hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11, image 58

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Cactus, Shrub, Succulent
Family
Cactaceae
Climate
Arid

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Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — It is hardy in USDA zones 9 through 11 and displays a high tolerance for drought once, image 85
Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — Its pad-like stems feature dense clusters of yellow glochids, resembling furry tufts, image 56
Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — Ideal for xeriscapes, rock gardens, or as a potted accent; requiring full sun, it, image 78
Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — is a prickly perennial cactus reaching 24 inches in height and spread; in spring, it may, image 55
Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — While it does not typically produce flowers; making it suitable for regions that, image 69
Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — Characterized by its pad-like stems; ideal for xeriscapes, rock gardens, or as a potted, image 81
Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — Its pad-like stems feature dense clusters of yellow glochids, resembling furry tufts; barbed
Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — Characterized by its pad-like stems; ideal for xeriscapes, rock gardens, or as a potted, image 63
Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — Characterized by its pad-like stems; ideal for xeriscapes, rock gardens, or as a potted accent
Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — In spring, it may produce yellow flowers
Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — Ideal for xeriscapes, rock gardens, or as a potted accent
Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — making it suitable for regions that experience hot and arid conditions
Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — Requiring full sun, it thrives in well-draining sandy soil; cactus / shrub / succulent for full or
Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — In spring, it may produce yellow flowers; hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11
Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — cactus / shrub / succulent with yellow blooms; colloquially known as the Yellow Bunny Ears or
Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — It is hardy in USDA zones 9 through 11 and displays a high tolerance for drought once, image 67
Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — requiring minimal watering; handle with care to avoid irritating glochids
Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — Its pad-like stems feature dense clusters of yellow glochids, resembling furry tufts, image 74
Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — cactus / shrub / succulent for full or half; while it does not typically produce flowers, image 54
Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — In spring, it may produce yellow flowers; hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11, image 40
Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — Hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11; this cactus grows in a branching, image 79
Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — cactus / shrub / succulent for full or half
Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — colloquially known as the Yellow Bunny Ears or Goldplush Cactus; cactus / shrub / succulent with
Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — Ideal for xeriscapes, rock gardens, or as a potted accent; requiring full sun, it, image 60
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