{"product_id":"bunny-ears-cactus-3-pot-red","title":"Bunny Ears Cactus Red - 3\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eBunny Ears Cactus (Opuntia microdasys) is a popular prickly pear that grows flat, oval green pads in pairs, resembling rabbit ears. Instead of long spines it carries neat polka-dot clusters of fine golden glochids (tiny barbed bristles) across each pad. With age it branches into a bushy clump and may bear yellow flowers followed by red-purple fruit in ideal conditions. Fast and easy to grow, it is a cheerful, sculptural houseplant. The glochids detach easily and irritate skin, so handle with care. It needs bright light, gritty soil and minimal water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral and northern Mexico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40-90 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat green pads with golden glochid tufts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring to summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArid, frost-free (USDA 9-11)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to very bright light.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater when soil is dry; keep nearly dry in winter.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGritty, fast-draining cactus or sandy mix.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18-38C ideal; keep above 5C.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow; tolerates dry heat well.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDilute low-nitrogen cactus feed monthly in summer.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemove pads with tongs to shape; wear gloves.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 2-3 years in spring.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasily from detached pads.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMealybugs and scale.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic, but glochids irritate skin.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sculptural ornamental for sunny windowsills, balconies and dry rockeries; its branching pads create a bold architectural display in pots or beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn India it thrives in full sun on a balcony or terrace and loves the heat. Keep it dry during the monsoon and use a terracotta pot for fast drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Bunny Ears Cactus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater only when the soil is dry, roughly every 10-14 days in summer, and keep it nearly dry through winter to prevent rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt loves full sun to very bright light. Outdoors it can take direct sun all day, which keeps the pads firm and compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is non-toxic, but the fine golden glochids detach easily and embed in skin, mouths and paws, so keep it away from pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I handle it without getting pricked?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlways use tongs, folded newspaper or thick gloves; the tiny glochids are barbed and hard to remove from skin if they detach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwist off a healthy pad with tongs, let it callus for a few days, then set it in gritty mix. It roots quickly and easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I repot it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRepot every 2-3 years in spring into a slightly larger pot with fresh gritty mix, handling pads only with tongs or gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the pads wrinkling?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWrinkled pads usually mean it is thirsty after a long dry spell. Give it a deep soak; if pads stay soft and dark, suspect rot instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it be grown indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, on the brightest, sunniest window available. In low light it stretches and grows weak, so strong direct light is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMature plants in full sun can produce yellow flowers in spring to summer, sometimes followed by reddish fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed a diluted low-nitrogen cactus fertilizer once a month in spring and summer; skip feeding during the winter rest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256071258358,"sku":"PLT-BUNNYEARSCAC-P03-RED","price":299.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/lLIuVJBz9wpdQPQFr4omUz3EyKVZQtqN95wAIDB2.jpg?v=1783920513","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/bunny-ears-cactus-3-pot-red","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}