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Violet

Succulent type: Stem succulent (Stores water in its stem)

This short cactus grows up to 8 feet (2.4 meters) tall. It splits partway up the body to form 6 wispy stems. Each stem is yellow-green, and is covered in thick bunches of fine, grey, hair-like spines.

It is quick growing, taking 9 months to reach maturity. Once mature, several flowers with petals that are violet on the edges and magenta at the center grow at the top, reappearing every year. The flower head is an uncoordinated mess of up to 10 petals. It has a delicate scent that smells like an ocean breeze.

The cactus's skin is nearly impenetrable, the blue flesh is rubbery, and the aquamarine sap is thin.

It is suitable for creating tough, hard-wearing textiles
It comes in 2 varieties, each with a different petal colour.