Native to Northern Mexico to the deserts of Arizona, the bunny ears cactus (Opuntia microdasys) is a slow-growing plant like most other cacti. They’re sometimes also called angel’s wings or ...

Its iconic "bunny ear" pads, which grow in pairs, give it a bunny-like silhouette, hence the cute name. Sometimes, this variety is also referred to as an angel's wings cactus or polka dot cactus.