Magenta Split Cactus

This short cactus grows up to 2 feet (61.0 cm) tall. It splits partway up the body to form 2 finger-like stems. Each stem is amber, and is covered in many rigid magenta spines. The spherical body is yellow-green, and is covered in lots of flexible cream spines.

It is very fast growing, taking 3 months to reach maturity. Once mature, several flowers with solid lilac petals decorated with red lines and a olive central disk grow at the top, reappearing every year. The flower head is made up of handfuls of petals; the lower layer of petals are flat, while the upper layers form a tight cube. It has a strong scent that smells like skunk spray.

The cactus's skin is thin, the yellow flesh is rough, and the green sap is thin and causes upset stomachs if consumed.