Opuntia microdasys [Monstrose form]

Also Known As

Opuntia microdasys monstrose
Opuntia microdasys var. pallida 'Monstrose'
Bunny Ears Cactus
Crested Bunny Ears
Funny Bunny
Monstrose Bunny Ears

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 18"-36"
W: 24"-48"

planting zones

8a-12

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Opuntia microdasys [Monstrose form] plant details

Opuntia microdasys [Monstrose form] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Opuntia microdasys [Monstrose form]

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: cactaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 48 IN - wide, 18 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, desert garden, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Opuntia microdasys [Monstrose form]

USDA Zones: 8a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Full Sun. Outdoor. If Flowers, Lemon Yellow Flowers.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

This form of the bunnie ears opuntia has been in cultivation for a long time but has never become common. Looks like something from the Flintstones; each lumpy pad is covered with golden spots of tiny glochids, the plant occasionally to about 18” and flowering in golden yellow. Best in well-drained soil where it is dryish outside. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8. Otherwise an excellent container plant.