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Purple Spine Succulent

Succulent type: Caudiciform (Stores water in the thickened base of its stem)

This average-sized caudiciform grows up to 43 feet (13.1 meters) tall. The fan-like stem is purple, and is covered in handfuls of rigid slate spines. The stumpy, red trunk can grow to as much as 43 feet (13.1 meters) in diameter. Its orange branches are very long, thin and wispy.

The toothed-edged, pleated leaves are turquoise on the sides and hazel at the center. They are flimsy, but detach easily.

It is fast growing, taking 9 months to reach maturity. Once mature, a handful of flowers, with blue petals and a yellow center, grow at the top, reappearing once every 3 years. The flower head is made up of 45 petals; the lower layer of petals are flat, while the upper layers form a tight trumpet. It has a fairly strong scent that smells like pineapple.

The caudiciform's skin is delicate, the black flesh is soft, and the beige sap is thin.

It is suitable for creating flexible, durable textiles
Several parts of the cactus have medicinal properties.
It is almost impossible to grow indoors.