Opuntia microdasys ‘Inermis’ - cactus urechi de iepure fara spini

Opuntia microdasys ‘Inermis’, also known by the common name “spineless bunny ears”, is a fascinating and friendly variety of the species Opuntia microdasys. Unlike the classic form, which has yellow or white prickly glochids, the ‘Inermis’ variant is almost without visible spines, making it much safer for indoors or spaces frequented by children and animals.

It 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.

🌵 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Opuntia microdasys ‘Inermis’

• Family: Cactaceae

• Origin: Mexico

• Shape: flat oval paddles, growing in pairs or groups

• Spines: absent; areoles are covered with fine, non-prickly hairs

• Flowers: yellow, rare indoors

• Growth: medium, with a branched shape and graphic appearance

☀️ Growing conditions:

• Light: prefers strong direct light – ideal for sunny windowsills

• Temperature: optimal between 18–30°C; tolerates temperatures down to 5°C if kept dry

• Watering: rare – the soil must dry completely between waterings; minimal watering in winter

• Soil: very well drained – cactus soil mix, with added sand or perlite

• Fertilizing: once a month in the warm season, with fertilizer for cacti

✔️ Advantages and uses:

• Safe for indoors – lack of spines makes it friendly for children and animals

• Decorative and graphic appearance – ideal for modern or minimalist designs

• Very easy to care for, ideal for beginners

• Fits well in decorative pots, succulent gardens, or large terrariums

• Collector’s plant, rarely found in trade

Height including pot: approx. 15 cm