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Yellow Spined Cactus

Succulent type: Stem succulent (Stores water in its stem)

This small cactus grows up to 2 feet (61.0 cm) tall. The very narrow, elongated stem is yellow, and is dotted with small white spines.

It is very fast growing, taking 4 months to reach maturity. Once mature, several flowers with petals that are generally red; each flower tends to be a variation of this colour grow at the top, reappearing once every 5 years. The flower head is shaped like a bowl with 26 tightly layered, narrow petals. It has a delicate scent that smells like pineapple.

The cactus's skin is tough, the slate flesh is rough, and the red sap is thin and causes diarrhea if consumed.

It is suitable for use as a construction material
The stems are covered in large spikes.
It usually houses a colony of beneficial insects.