Crested MicrodasysA Rare Sculptural Cactus for Phoenix Collectors & Desert Gardens Crested Microdasys (Opuntia microdasys monstrosus), also known as the Monstrose Bunny Ear Cactus, is one of the rarest and most visually striking cacti available for Phoenix Valley gardens. This crested (monstrose) form of the classic Bunny Ears Prickly Pear produces undulating, fan shaped growth that looks like living sculpture. Growing 13 feet tall and spreading 24 feet wide, its a

Compact enough for containers yet bold enough to anchor a garden bed

and it adapts well to caliche and rocky soil

and small foreground beds

Slow-growing but long-lived

unamended soil that mimics its natural habitat

5 to 2 ft wide) prized for its geometry

Whether you're designing a resort-style backyard in Scottsdale

Apply 2–3 inches of bark or decomposed granite mulch

most attractive foliage

10–12 plants spaced 3–4 feet apart

or creating a Gilbert poolside border

Mass-plant 3–5 specimens along a south-facing wall in Peoria or Glendale for a stunning seasonal display