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Pale Bunny Ears Cactus

Opuntia microdasys var. pallida, Cactaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Low (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Berlandier's WolfberryLycium berlandieri
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat
Indian RushpeaHoffmanseggia glauca
Shade ProvisionNurse Plant
Smooth MesquiteProsopis laevigata
Nitrogen FixationNurse PlantShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Thick-stemmed Prickly PearOpuntia pachypus

Closely related Opuntia species with overlapping resource requirements creating competitive pressure

Uses

Functions

Water StorageErosion ControlEmergency Food

Edible Parts

PadsFruits

Medicinal Uses

Anti-InflammatoryWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Pale Bunny Ears Cactus grow in?

Pale Bunny Ears Cactus grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Pale Bunny Ears Cactus?

Good companions for Pale Bunny Ears Cactus include Berlandier's Wolfberry, Indian Rushpea, Smooth Mesquite.

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