About this coloring page
A tall cactus with two arms raised grows in a flower pot. Short lines on the cactus show its spines, and a five-petal flower with two small leaves underneath blooms right on top. The pot has a wide rim and a curved line across the front.
The cactus body and arms are rounded and open, perfect for young colorers. The flower at the top is the only fiddly part, and children can make it the star of the page with a bright color.
Color ideas
- Color the cactus a soft green and leave the short spine lines showing on top.
- Make the flower on top hot pink or bright yellow, with an orange center.
- Give the pot a sandy terracotta color and make the curved line into a smile with a darker shade.
Did you know?
- Cactus spines are a kind of leaf; they protect the plant from animals and help shade it from the sun.
- A cactus stores water in its thick stem so it can survive long dry spells.
- Almost all cactus species come from North and South America.
Try this
Pretend to be a desert animal and tell a short story about resting in the shade of this cactus on a hot afternoon.
