It is an extremely peculiar plant, which at first sight might resemble a succulent but which actually belongs to the Cactaceae family. It is a shrub that, in the wild, can exceed 5 meters in height; characterized by a slender and woody stem, it has almost spherical roots, which are sometimes semi-exposed out of the ground for ornamental purposes. Its leaves are elliptical and crossed in half by a central vein that stands out between the bright and shiny green of the skin. The characteristic that allows P. horrida to be associated with cacti are the robust and reddish thorns that protrude from the stem, especially in more mature plants (a peculiarity that has given the plant the name of the species). In spring the charm of this cactus is amplified by the abundant inflorescences, which will tint your rooms with the most vibrant colors!