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 9–10Climate Arid

Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — Its pad-like stems feature dense clusters of yellow glochids, resembling furry tufts

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Cactaceae
Climate: Arid

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Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — yellow flowers in the garden; is a prickly perennial cactus reaching 24 inches in height, image 70

Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — cactus / shrub / succulent for full or half; while it does not typically produce flowers, image 72

Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — cactus / shrub / succulent with yellow blooms; colloquially known as the Yellow Bunny, image 71

Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — Handle with care to avoid irritating glochids; requiring minimal watering, image 77

Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — In spring, it may produce yellow flowers; hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11, image 76

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) — Hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11; this cactus grows in a branching, image 79

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) — colloquially known as the Yellow Bunny Ears or Goldplush Cactus; cactus / shrub /, image 80

Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — requiring minimal watering; handle with care to avoid irritating glochids, image 86

Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — making it suitable for regions that experience hot and arid conditions; characterized by, image 84

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) — barbed bristles that easily detach and can irritate the skin upon contact; its pad-like, image 83

Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — this cactus grows in a branching; it is hardy in USDA zones 9 through 11 and displays a, image 82

Yellow Bunny Ears, Goldplush Cactus (Opuntia Microdasys) — While it does not typically produce flowers; making it suitable for regions that, image 87

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