This crystal cactus figurine was only around for about a year before Swarovski retired (discontinued) it, if I remember correctly. It’s such a shame that they didn’t keep it around longer, because I think it is just as adorable as their other little creations that are in flower pots. I snatched it up when I learned that it was going to be retired, so I’m glad that I did not have to scramble around for it after it was discontinued to see who still carried it. Plus, usually after a product has
been retired, it goes up in price. So I’m glad that I purchased this while Swarovski still carried it, and it was still at the regular price.
This cactus figurine measures one and three-quarter inches by one and three-sixteenths of an inch. It consists of three green crystal, checkerboard-faceted cactus bodies that are connected to each other in such a way that they almost resemble an animal with two wide ears. Jutting out from one of the upper cactus bodies is a cactus flower with three petals, and it is made of red crystal. The flower pot is made of colorless crystal.
What I like about this piece is its simplicity. I think that anyone who owns a cactus plant or any other kind of plant will appreciate this cactus figurine. It is a good gift for someone who enjoys gardening, works in a flower shop, or owns a greenhouse. If you like plants in general, then I think you will find this piece to be very cute. I like the checkerboard faceting across the cactus. It makes the light dance across the piece in a ...
