Most of the LEGO builds we see around here are buildings, creatures, robots, or maybe vehicles. What’s particularly rare are LEGO creations designed to look like plants. Even more exotic is a LEGO cactus.

This awesome custom LEGO build was created by Brother Steven, and it looks just like a desert cactus, complete with a flowering top, and lots of nasty thorns to keep any LEGO herbivores away. Steven built the plastic succulent as an entry in the ABS Builder Challenge, and included a friendly message along with his entry:“A gift to my competition. Handle with care.”

[via The Brothers Brick]