SPECIMEN NO. #23
🟢 PET SAFE
Family: Cactaceae
Opuntia microdasys
Common Name: Bunny Ears Cactus
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
NO (Safe)
Toxic to Cats?
NO (Safe)
Clinical Symptoms:
Chemically non-toxic, but glochids (micro-spines) cause severe mechanical skin and oral irritation.
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Direct Sun
Minimum Light Requirement
5000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
15000 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 21 Days
Temperature Envelope
10°C – 38°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
20% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
7283961
Native Biogeographical Range
Algeria; Arizona; Galápagos Islands; Greece [I]; South Africa [I]; Northern Cauc...