Pink-Red Stem Cactus

This short cactus grows up to 8 feet (2.4 meters) tall. It splits at the base to form 3 perforated stems. Each stem is pink-red, and is covered in brittle lime spines.

It is slow growing, taking 6 years to reach maturity. Once mature, several flowers with petals that are dull orange at the sides and light grey at the center grow at the top, reappearing every year. The flower head is shaped like a cup with 47 widely spaced, narrow petals. It has a delicate scent that smells like marzipan.

The cactus's skin is thin, the indigo flesh is rubbery, and the black sap is thin.