Albata bunny ears cactus
Opuntia microdasys 'Albata'
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones9 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Creeping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Albata' bunny ears cactus (Opuntia microdasys 'Albata') is a succulent for containers, rock gardens, and accents. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average, sandy or loamy soil. It has a creeping habit and grows slowly. It blooms in spring and again in summer, and it tolerates drought.
Pairs well with Sedge, Lemon Coral sedum, Sago palm, and Dragon tree.