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Bloodvine

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

This short leaf succulent grows up to 2 feet (61.0 cm) tall. The spear shaped stem is brown, and is covered in thick bunches of flexible blood red spines. The pointed leaves are generally brown. Very large amounts of them grow on slender, burgundy branches that are tall, rigid and upright. The leaves are frail, and take some effort to detach.

It is steady-growing, taking 23 months to reach maturity. Once mature, a single flower with petals that are faded purple in the center, bronze in the middle and white at the edges grows at the top, reappearing every year. The flower head is shaped like a cup with 52 widely spaced, narrow petals. It has a weak scent that smells like cigarette smoke.

The leaf succulent's skin is delicate, the azure flesh is slimy, and the crimson sap is thin.

It spreads easily and often blanket large areas.
It is difficult to cut through.
It is suitable for creating tough, hard-wearing textiles