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Draw the cactus
In the middle of your page, draw a tall round shape with a flat bottom. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
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This cartoon cactus flower has a tall round cactus, a pink flower, a pot with a rim, ridge lines and tiny spines. Watch each step being drawn in pencil, then copy it on your own paper. It works for kids from about age 5 and for adult beginners too.
7 easy steps 10 minutes Easy level Ages 5 and up
Copy the dark lines in each step. The grey lines are the parts you already drew.
How to draw a cartoon cactus flower, step by step
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Add the flower
On top of the cactus, draw a flower with pointy petals spreading out like a fan.
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Draw the pot
Under the cactus, draw a flower pot that is wider at the top.
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Add the rim
At the top of the pot, draw a long rectangle for the rim.
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Draw the lines
Draw three curved lines down the cactus to show its bumpy ridges.
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Add the spines
Draw lots of tiny V shapes all over the cactus. These are the spines. Add a small circle in the middle of the flower.
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Color your cactus flower
Green for the cactus, pink for the flower, yellow for the middle of the flower, and orange brown for the pot and rim.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon cactus flower
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Round top
Make the cactus round at the top and flat at the bottom.
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Fan flower
The flower sits on top like a little fan.
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V spines
Tiny V shapes look like cactus spines.
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Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
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Make it your own
Once you finish your cactus flower, add a pot, a butterfly or a sunny sky.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon cactus flower in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon cactus flower easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Do cactus plants really flower?
Yes. Many cactus plants grow bright flowers, often in spring.
Why do cactus plants have spines?
Spines keep animals from eating them and help them save water.
What colors do I need for a cartoon cactus flower?
Green, pink, yellow and orange brown.
Can I print the steps?
Yes. Right click or long press any step picture to save it, then print it and keep it next to you while you draw.
