Indoor, full sun outdoors; the brightest sunny window indoors
Bunny Ear Cactus
A cactus with flat, rounded pads dotted with tufts of fine bristles, at 20 to 30 cm or 30 to 40 cm. The bristles stick to skin, so handle it with gloves. It needs the sunniest window, or full sun outside.
AED 59each, 20-30 cm, Nursery Pot
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Ceramic Pot price follows the height: +AED 30 at 20-30 cm, +AED 49 at 30-40 cm. It arrives planted with fresh soil.
Quantity
- Bunny Ear Cactus, 20-30 cm, Nursery Pot × 1
- AED 59
- Total
- AED 59
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- Light
- Full sun outdoors; the brightest sunny window indoors
- Water
- Every 10–14 days in summer once the soil is dry; every 3–4 weeks in winter
- Pets
- Pet safe
- Size
- 20–40 cm
- Where
- Indoor and outdoor
Why people love it
- Flat rounded pads look like a pair of bunny ears.
- Thrives in Dubai sun on a bright windowsill.
- A drink every three weeks or so is plenty.
Worth knowing
- Listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats and dogs, though nibbling is best discouraged.
- The soft-looking tufts are tiny barbs that stick to skin.
- Overwatering rots the pads from the base.
About this plant
Bunny Ear Cactus (Opuntia microdasys) is a prickly pear from Mexico. It grows in branching chains of flat, oval pads, often in pairs that look like rabbit ears, and each pad is dotted with neat tufts called glochids. They look soft but are fine barbed bristles that detach easily and irritate skin, so handle it with gloves or folded paper.
It is very well suited to Dubai. Outdoors it handles full sun and heat in sandy, free-draining soil and needs little water once established, though potted plants appreciate light shade in peak summer. Indoors it needs the sunniest window available; in low light the pads become thin and stretched. The main risk is overwatering, especially in winter or in pots without drainage.
It works on sunny windowsills, balconies, rooftop terraces, gravel gardens and desert-style landscaping. We offer it at about 20 to 30 cm and 30 to 40 cm, in a nursery pot or ceramic pot.
- Sizes
- 20 and 30 cm
- Light
- Full sun outdoors; the brightest sunny window indoors
- Water
- Every 10–14 days in summer once the soil is dry; every 3–4 weeks in winter
- AC
- Keep it 1 metre from vents
- Pets
- Listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses (listed under Tree Cactus, Opuntia species), though its glochids can irritate skin and mouths.
Why Green Beetle, Not a Nursery
What changes when you buy here instead of collecting from a nursery.
| Compare | Plant Nursery | Green Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Plant quality | Grown outdoors, stressed indoors | Acclimatized for Dubai interiors |
| Before dispatch | Not checked | Checked for damage |
| Repotting | Needed straight away | Fresh soil, not needed |
| Delivery | You collect | Delivered, packed properly |
| After-care | None | WhatsApp help from our team |
Every plant is checked at our shop in Warsan 3 before it is dispatched. Questions about Bunny Ear Cactus? Message us on WhatsApp.
Care Guide for Dubai Homes
How to keep Bunny Ear Cactus healthy through the Dubai year.
Light
Full sun outdoors; the brightest sunny window indoors. Keep it out of harsh direct afternoon sun in summer.
Watering
Every 10–14 days in summer once the soil is dry; every 3–4 weeks in winter. Water when the top 2 to 3 cm of soil feels dry, empty the saucer afterwards, and check the soil before you water: AC slows how fast the plant uses water.
Care notes
Soil: sandy, gritty cactus mix in a pot with drainage holes. Feeding: diluted cactus feed once a month in spring and summer. Common mistake: touching the pads with bare hands, as the tiny glochids lodge in skin. Where it works: sunny windowsills, balconies, rooftops and gravel or desert-style gardens.
AC and air flow
Keep it at least 1 metre from AC vents. Cold air blowing straight onto the leaves dries the edges.
Cleaning the leaves
Dust settles quickly in Dubai homes. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth every few weeks so they keep taking in light.
Feeding and repotting
Feed once a month from March to October. Repot every 2 years into a pot one size up, or book a Plant Doctor visit and we do it for you.
Pets
Listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses (listed under Tree Cactus, Opuntia species), though its glochids can irritate skin and mouths.
Need Help Later On?
Book a Plant Doctor visit: our team checks the plant, changes the soil, feeds, prunes and cleans it, and shows you how to keep it healthy.
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Bunny Ear Cactus FAQs
Can Bunny Ear Cactus grow outdoors in Dubai?
Yes. It handles full sun and heat in free-draining soil; potted plants like a little shade in peak summer.
How often should I water it?
Only when the soil is dry, about every 10–14 days in summer and every 3–4 weeks in winter.
Is it toxic to pets?
The ASPCA lists Opuntia species as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses, but the fine glochids can irritate skin and mouths.
Are the dots soft?
No. They are tiny barbed bristles that detach easily, so handle the plant with gloves.
Need 10 or more for an office, hotel or restaurant?
We install and maintain them too, with one written quote.