{"product_id":"crested-bunny-ear-cactus-opuntia-microdasys-cristata","title":"Crested Bunny Ear Cactus - Opuntia microdasys 'Cristata'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca data-encoded-attr-charset=\"dXRmLTg=\" data-encoded-tag-value=\"\" data-encoded-tag-name=\"meta\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca data-encoded-attr-charset=\"dXRmLTg=\" data-encoded-tag-value=\"\" data-encoded-tag-name=\"meta\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/blogs\/sprouts-blog\/fascinating-facts-about-cristation\"\u003eFind out more about cristata on our blog post 'Fascinating Facts About Cristation, Fasciation \u0026amp; Cristata'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOpuntia microdasys (hairy plant from Opus)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAngel's Wings, Bunny Ears Cactus, Bunny Cactus, Polka-Dot Cactus, Golden Bristle Cactus, Prickly Pear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNative to Central and Northern Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThrives best in bright light; will love your brightest windowsill (try South-facing if in doubt!).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAllow all the soil to dry out between watering; if the leaves curl it may have too much sun and too little water; if it starts to grow mushy or rot at the roots, likely too much water and too little sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHumidity\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLow humidity is perfect for cacti; a hose down to clean now and again is fine as long as the plant dries and doesn't sit damp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoil\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNeeds a well-draining pot and potting mix; look for specific 'cacti and succulent' soils with plenty of sand and other well-draining materials. Only repot if absolutely necessary: use the next size pot up, repot in the spring, and no more frequently than every three years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeed every two months in the growing season, and every three in autumn and winter. Use 'cactus' labelled feed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperature\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLikes temperatures of 20-32°C; don't let it drop below 10°C in winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNo, this plant is toxic to pets and small humans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a flowering variety; to make it more likely you'll see the blooms, let it have a proper dormancy in autumn\/winter with lower temperatures and less frequent watering and fertilising, and then increase these as the weather warms. The warmer the cactus is in summer, the more likely you'll see flowers!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"10cm","offer_id":43132309831933,"sku":"CF1943","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"12cm","offer_id":43132309864701,"sku":"CF1944","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/products\/crested-bunny-ear-cactus-opuntia-microdasys-cristata-417943.jpg?v=1658536754","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/products\/crested-bunny-ear-cactus-opuntia-microdasys-cristata","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}