Bloodthorn Cactus

This short cactus grows up to 7 feet (2.1 meters) tall. The finger-like stem is burgundy, and is covered in sharp spines.

It is fast growing, taking 3 months to reach maturity. Once mature, and only under the right conditions, several flowers with each petal a slightly different shade of blood red grow at the top, reappearing after 10 years, but only when the conditions are right again. The flower head is made up of 15 petals; the lower layer of petals are flat, while the upper layers form a tight star. It has a strong scent that smells like rotten egg.

The cactus's skin is nearly impenetrable, the indigo flesh is smooth, and the caramel sap is thin.