Bunny Ear Cactus, Opuntia microdasys, Plant in a Concrete Pot

Bunny Ear Cactus, Opuntia microdasys, Plant in a Concrete PotBunny Ear Cactus Plant is a low-maintenance cactus plant that is widely grown for its adorable and ornamental uses. They have cute pads over them that look like rabbit ears. They have small and soft glochids all over them instead of prickles that are not sharp as the prickles but can still bite to some extent. They also bore flowers and fruits during the summer season that looks extremely beautiful.GeneralBunny Ear Cactus Plant is a native plant of arid regions of Mexico.Your Bunny Ear Cactus Plant effectively removes carbon dioxide and various other harmful gases from the atmosphere. Also, it has been scientifically proved that keeping a cacti plant in your room boosts your productivity and moos throughout the day.Your Bunny Ear Cactus Plant can grow up to 2-4 inches tall when grown indoors.SunlightBunny Ear Cactus Plant requires bright direct sunlight to maintain its foliage. They will require atleast 6 hours of direct sun to boost its growth and flowering production.Your Plant requires a temperature of no less than 7 C or their health may start to decline. Hence, you must keep your plant indoors during the winter season.WateringWater your Bunny Ear Cactus Plant only when the 5 inches of the topsoil is dry to touch. You must water them once every 2-3 weeks during the summers and once every month during the winters.Your Plant does not prefer high moisture levels or humidity environments and hence, you refrain from keeping them in your bathroom or kitchen areas.SoilSedum Succulents require a slightly acidic and well-draining soil for proper growth. You can consider adding coarse sand, and moss, or peat in the soil for good drainage. Make sure that the pot you are using for your plant must have a hole in it for good drainage.FertilizerBunny Ear Cactus Plant is not a heavy feeder but regular feeding will boost their growth. You can use any fertilizer with allow nitrogen content diluted to half of its strength once every 2 months for your plant during the summer season.However, during the winters, you must withhold any fertilizer use as it is the natural resting period for your plants.ToxicityYour Bunny Ear Cactus Plant fruits and flowers are not considered to be toxic for pets and humans. But their glochids can be mildly irritating to the skin.Additional CareYou should clean the leaves of your Bunny Ear Cactus Plant once every month with water and vinegar or with milk to keep the leaves of your plants clean and shiny.You should repot your plant once every 1-2 years in a pot that is longer than a size bigger than the current pot to help your plant grow the best during the spring or summer season. You must use a new potting mix for your plant then.TroubleshootingBunny Ear Cactus Plant turning brown: It is an indication of overwatering- Water your plant only when the top 5 inches of the soil is completely dry.Bunny Ear Cactus Plant turning yellow: This is caused due to underwatering situations- Water your Cactus plant deeply once but make sure to water them again only when the top 5 inches of the soil is dry.