Baby Opuntia 'Microdasys Yellow'

Baby Opuntia Microdasys Yellow, also commonly known as the Bunny Ear Cactus, Angel’s Wings Cactus, and Polka Dot Cactus, is a small house plant with large green pads and small, hair-like yellow spines. The large pads are shaped like bunny ears or angel wings, from which the plant receives two of its common names, and the spines create a polka dot, hence its other common name.

The Bunny Ear Cactus is an incredibly low maintenance plant which will only need watering when the soil has dried out completely. It will grow well in a sunny spot by a window as long as it doesn’t get too drafty. Spines can be very sharp, so use caution when handling and wear protective gloves if necessary.

The miniature size of this baby plant makes it perfect for smaller homes and spaces. It would look fabulous in the living room, as bedroom plants or bathroom plants, but a baby plant is also great as a desk plant to brighten up an office, or to brighten up a small shelf.

It’s not unusual to give your plant a name… so don’t hesitate to choose one that you think suits the plant! Try naming your plant with the first name or word that you think of when you look at it - that’s how we ended up with an orchid named Clover and spider plant called Joseph.