Thornspire Succulent

This colossal caudiciform grows up to 120 feet (36.6 meters) tall. The spear shaped stem is green, and is covered in brittle light orange spines. It has a wavy, narrow, bronze trunk atop a thin block of ridged, exposed roots. The branches are thin and orange-yellow and are short, rigid and upright.

The ripped-edged, perforated leaves are either intense purple or gentle red, with crimson streaks. They are tough, and easily come away when pulled.

It is steady-growing, taking 9 months to reach maturity. Once mature, and only under the right conditions, a single flower with petals that are either dark brown or cream, with a yellow center grows at the top, reappearing after 4 years, but only when the conditions are right again. The flower head is shaped like a bowl with 35 widely spaced, narrow petals. It has a delicate scent that smells like fresh linen.

The caudiciform's skin is nearly impenetrable, the muted blue flesh is slimy, and the olive sap is thin.