{"id":123747,"date":"2021-12-10T18:00:38","date_gmt":"2021-12-10T11:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/houseplant-of-the-week-bunny-ears-cactus\/"},"modified":"2021-12-10T19:09:50","modified_gmt":"2021-12-10T12:09:50","slug":"houseplant-of-the-week-bunny-ears-cactus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/houseplant-of-the-week-bunny-ears-cactus\/","title":{"rendered":"Houseplant of the week: bunny ears cactus"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nThis cactus has the trappings of cuteness but will give you a nasty surprise if you try to get too affectionate with itWhy will I love it? It may look as cute as a bunny but beware: this houseplant stings like a bee. This furry cactus \u2013 full name: Opuntia microdasys \u2013 has pads that resemble rabbit ears and look soft enough to stroke, but resist. Dotted over the plant\u2019s body are fine spines called glochids that will get into your skin and make you itch. If this happens, put sticky tape over the area and pull it away quickly to lift the stingers out.Light or shade? It loves bright, direct full sunlight. Continue reading…
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\nSource : theguardian.com
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