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Aquamarine Spikeactus

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

This average-sized cactus grows up to 62 feet (18.9 meters) tall. It splits near the top to form 3 thin stems. Each stem is silver, and is covered in copious amounts of rigid aquamarine spines.

It is very fast growing, taking 5 months to reach maturity. Once mature, and only under the right conditions, a single flower with petals that are generally brown; each flower tends to be a variation of this colour grows at the top, reappearing after 9 years, but only when the conditions are right again. The flower head is shaped like a trumpet made up of 7 tightly layered, narrow petals. It has a weak scent that smells like bonfire smoke.

The cactus's skin is extremely thick, the light grey flesh is waxy, and the grey sap is thin.

It is suitable for making strong rope
It commonly grows in large patches.
It grows well in the sun and full shade.