Crimson Succulent

This modest-sized leaf succulent grows up to 36 feet (11.0 meters) tall. The asymmetrical stem is emerald, and is covered in brittle hazel spines. The toothed-edged, perforated leaves are green at the bottom and vibrant red with indigo zig-zags at the top. Handfuls of them grow from the base in random directions. The leaves are resistant, but easily come away when pulled.

It is steady-growing, taking 6 months to reach maturity. Once mature, and only under the right conditions, a single flower with bronze petals and a yellow center grows at the top, reappearing after 6 years, but only when the conditions are right again. The flower head is largely flat with dozens of raised narrow petals. It has a faint scent that smells like chocolate.

The leaf succulent's skin is thick, the beige flesh is rough, and the brown sap is thin.