Comparing Bunny Ears Cactus varieties — notes from growing several

I've grown several varieties within the Bunny Ears Cactus family and have some observations to share. remarkable drought tolerance once established varies noticeably between them, more than catalogue descriptions suggest. The care fundamentals are shared — providing the sunniest window or outdoor position available applies across all of them.

spider mites in warm dry indoor conditions affects some more than others, particularly in adverse conditions. I grow mine in a grouped desert landscape display which works well for most varieties. offsetting and pup production in spring is the clearest moment of differentiation between varieties — that's when the character of each comes through. Worth growing a few side by side if you have the space.