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Crimson Succulent

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

This short leaf succulent grows up to 11 feet (3.4 meters) tall. The very narrow, elongated stem is copper, and is covered in dozens of fine, crimson, hair-like spines. The pebble-like leaves are found in crimson and slate varieties. Very large amounts of them grow on stocky, gentle red and yellow branches that are long, thin and wispy. The leaves are resistant, but take some effort to detach.

It is quick growing, taking 5 months to reach maturity. Once mature, a handful of flowers, with alternating petals of orange and bronze, with a muted green central disk, grow at the top, reappearing once every 9 years. The flower head is an uncoordinated mess of up to 50 petals. It has a strong scent that smells like new carpet.

The leaf succulent's skin is very thick, the aquamarine flesh is leathery, and the caramel sap is thin and causes severe cramps if consumed.

The seeds are toxic to people but not to certain animals.
It is almost impossible to grow indoors.
It is suitable for creating strong, durable textiles