{"product_id":"opuntia-microdasys-inermis","title":"Opuntia microdasys ‘Inermis’ - spineless bunny ear cactus","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpuntia microdasys ‘Inermis’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, also known by the common name \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“spineless bunny ears”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is a fascinating and friendly variety of the species \u003ci\u003eOpuntia microdasys\u003c\/i\u003e. Unlike the classic form, which has yellow or white prickly glochids, the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘Inermis’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e variant is almost without visible spines, making it \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003emuch safer for indoors or spaces frequented by children and animals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt has flat, paddle-shaped stems of fresh green color, covered with small non-prickly white dots. Under ideal light and warmth conditions, it can produce yellow flowers, sometimes followed by small fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e🌵 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical characteristics:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003ci\u003eOpuntia microdasys\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Inermis’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Cactaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShape:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e flat oval paddles, growing in pairs or groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpines:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e absent; areoles are covered with fine, non-prickly hairs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e yellow, rare indoors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e medium, with a branched shape and graphic appearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing conditions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e prefers strong direct light – ideal for sunny windowsills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e optimal between 18–30°C; tolerates temperatures down to 5°C if kept dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e rare – the soil must dry completely between waterings; minimal watering in winter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e very well drained – cactus soil mix, with added sand or perlite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e once a month in the warm season, with fertilizer for cacti\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e✔️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvantages and uses:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Safe for indoors – lack of spines makes it friendly for children and animals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Decorative and graphic appearance – ideal for modern or minimalist designs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Very easy to care for, ideal for beginners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Fits well in decorative pots, succulent gardens, or large terrariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Collector’s plant, rarely found in trade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 15 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"8.5 cm pot","offer_id":54814488166726,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/DA4E5F4C-0B8C-4080-AB7C-A1406051CA4F.jpg?v=1752696548","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-gr\/products\/opuntia-microdasys-inermis","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}