Cacti and Leaves

Tiny green cacti branch up from one another closely together. In some spots near the bottom of the plant, the dark green turns into light green. The skin looks waxy and is ribbed up each cactus spine. At the bottom of the plant are two pots on the right side holding the cactus's roots. The other cacti are rooted into the ground. There are also rough tan pieces of material stuck in between the cacti. The right side of the cacti stands around 10 feet tall and hits the greenhouse's ceiling. The left side has not grown as tall as the right. On the tiny branches of the cacti, there are small round petals, tiny needles, and white slivers that cover the plant. 

At first glance, I see the magenta and green strips running along the long, skinny pointed leaf. The heater rumbles a white noise in the background. The top of the leaves feels rubbery and tacky, like eyelash glue. Shrouded by the bright leaves, it displays a tan, crunchy stem with the shriveled carcasses of the old leaves. On a few ends of the leaves, the bland, tan crinkles are clawing their way to the rest of the leaf. In the middle of the pot, the shriveled mess appeared to be fighting with itself. Poking the tan dead leaves makes a crisp crunch.