species 10,123 observations

Bunny Ears Cactus

Opuntia microdasys

Field notes

Supports All

1 native animals
supported in the US

Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Carolina Sphinx 1

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Ground covers
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained
Soil: Sand Loam
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Drought tolerant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil
Habit: Creeping Erect Prostrate
Plant type: Perennial Shrub Ground cover Houseplant Succulent

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.