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Magenta Succulent

Succulent type: Leaf succulent (Stores water in its leaves)

This average-sized leaf succulent grows up to 28 feet (8.5 meters) tall. The slender, pointed stem is pink-red, and is covered in brittle lime spines. The thick leaves are solid purple with magenta zig-zags. Thick bunches of them grow on stumpy, gray-green branches that are short stubs. The leaves are flexible, but easily come away when pulled.

It is fast growing, taking 6 months to reach maturity. Once mature, several flowers with light grey petals that gradient shift to washed-out yellow on the outer edge. The central disk is magenta grow at the top, reappearing every year. The flower head is an uncoordinated mess of up to 60 curved petals. It has a delicate scent that smells like baby powder.

The leaf succulent's skin is very thick, the crimson flesh is leathery, and the pink sap is thin.

The leaves and petals are often used to make tea.
It out-competes most other plants for nutrients and light.
It is suitable for creating strong, durable textiles
It is often referred to as the most beautiful of all flowers.