Caramel Spine Cactus

This modest-sized cactus grows up to 38 feet (11.6 meters) tall. The wide stem is caramel, and is covered in handfuls of rigid bronze spines.

It is fast growing, taking 2 months to reach maturity. Once mature, a handful of flowers, with slate petals and a magenta central disk, grow at the top, reappearing every year. The flower head is largely flat with 22 widely spaced narrow petals. It has a delicate scent that smells like sugar.

The cactus's skin is tough, the faded purple flesh is soft, and the blood red sap is thin.