Cute as a button but prickly to the touch. A sun-loving desert classic.
Bunny Ear Cactus Mastery
Full Sun
Drought Tolerant
Do Not Touch
Hazardous to Pets
Growth Snapshot
Core care pillars at a glance
The Full Picture
The Bunny Ear Cactus is famous for looking soft and fuzzy, but it is actually covered in 'glochids'—thousands of tiny, hair-like barbed spines. They detach at the slightest touch and lodge into the skin, causing severe irritation. Never touch this plant with your bare hands. Always handle it using thick kitchen tongs or heavily folded newspaper when repotting.