Opuntia Species, Polka Dots, Honey Bunny, Bunny Ears, Alba Bunny Ears

Opuntiamicrodasys var. albispina

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Opuntia (op-UN-shee-a)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
By grafting
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

El Mirage, Arizona

Goodyear, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Los Angeles, California

Oak View, California

San Diego, California

Santa Monica, California

VALLEY VILLAGE, California

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Mcdonough, Georgia

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

Anderson, Texas

Austin, Texas

Leander, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Mcdonough, GA | December 2009 | neutral

Got a cutting from my Biology teacher. Let's see how it does...

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(Zone 7b) | September 2009 | positive

This species sometimes falls apart if underwatered, its what experts call a 'drought deciduous' plant meaning if it isn't getting enough ...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK | June 2009 | positive

I bought a pad from Rio Grande Cactus who says its hardy in zone 7. We shall see. So far its coming along faster than most cuttings.

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | January 2004 | positive

San Antonio, Tx.
This cactus has a very pleasing growth habit and its pads reminded one of Dave's Garden member of dotted swiss ma...Read More

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