Low-effort approach to Bunny Ears Cactus — what you can get away with

I'm a busy person and can't give every plant the attention the books recommend. Here's what I've learned about the minimum viable care for Bunny Ears Cactus.

using pure mineral grit for drainage in the soil mix is genuinely non-negotiable — skip this and the plant declines noticeably. Everything else, I've found, has more tolerance than expected. root rot from any waterlogging in winter will happen if you're inattentive for too long — check occasionally and deal with it quickly. remarkable drought tolerance once established holds up even with fairly basic care. an outdoor container brought in for winter has been good because it suits the plant's needs without me having to compensate with extra intervention. A plant for real life, not ideal conditions.