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Violet Spine Succulent

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

This short leaf succulent grows up to 12 feet (3.7 meters) tall. The tapering stem is yellow-green, and is covered in sharp spines. The lumpy leaves are gentle purple and yellow. Small amounts of them grow on narrow, emerald branches that are short, rigid and upright. The leaves are strong, and easily come away when pulled.

It is steady-growing, taking 2 years to reach maturity. Once mature, several flowers with each petal a slightly different shade of violet grow at the top, reappearing every year. The flower head is shaped like a bowl with 27 tightly layered, narrow petals. It has a delicate scent that smells like cotton.

The leaf succulent's skin is thin, the crimson flesh is smooth, and the aquamarine sap is thin.

The sap causes itchiness of the skin
All parts of the cactus are edible.
It is suitable for creating flexible, durable textiles