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Copperactus

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

This huge cactus grows up to 111 feet (33.8 meters) tall. It splits partway up the body to form 3 asymmetrical stems. Each stem is copper, and is covered in sharp spines. The wedge-shaped body is emerald, and is dotted with small grey spines.

It is steady-growing, taking 5 years to reach maturity. Once mature, several flowers with vibrant green petals on the lower layer and deep red petals decorated with beige dots on the inner layer. The central disk is caramel grow at the top, reappearing once every 4 years. The flower head is an uncoordinated mess of 55 petals. It has a mildly strong scent that smells like cheap aftershave.

The cactus's skin is thin, the purple flesh is smooth, and the light grey sap is thin.

It is suitable for creating fine, soft textiles
The colour changes depends on whether the soil is acidic or alkaline.
It can survive a long time without water.
The sap is edible and slightly sour.