Opuntia microdasys

Bunny Ears, Cinnamon Cactus, Prickly Pear Cactus

Family: Cactaceae Cactus


Type Perennial, succulent
USDA Hardiness range 9A - 11
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Red, yellow
Bloom time Early Winter to Early
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Container, rock garden
Height 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm
Spread 4' to 10' / 1.20m to 3.00m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color n/a
Fruit color Purple, red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy
Form Irregular or sprawling, upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive