Wooden cactus, light green, for crafts & decorating, 3–50 cm

The spring table needs a fresh splash of colour. The children's room needs a new craft project. And you're looking for a shape that works for both. This light green wooden cactus made of poplar plywood brings a sunny, light-hearted feel. Use it for crafting, painting, decorating or simply as decor. You can choose a height from 3 to 50 cm. It's made for your next project – on the windowsill, as a gift tag or in the shop window.

What changes for you

• You can start decorating straight away without cutting anything yourself. The cactus arrives laser-cut, accurate to size and with smooth edges.
• You'll find the right size for every idea. You choose the height from 3 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You can relax while crafting with children. The light green glaze meets the requirements of DIN EN 71-3.
• You're holding a genuine natural product. Depending on the light, the grain and small knots show through the stain. Every piece is unique.
• You can design the back however you like. It is left natural and untreated – ideal for painting or writing on.

Why this wooden cactus makes a difference day to day

A ready-cut shape takes care of the most time-consuming part of the craft work. You start right at the fun part: designing. The warm light green brings freshness to a windowsill, table or counter without being loud. Wood looks more matt and calmer than plastic decorations. So the cactus suits both your living room and your shop display.

Material & finish

The cactus is laser-cut from 3 mm poplar plywood. That's why it has smooth, accurate edges and the typical brown rim, which gives the shape a fine outline. The front has a light green glaze that lets the wood grain show through, depending on the light. The back is left natural. Wood is a purely natural material. Differences in shade, fine textures and small knots are normal and not a defect. They make every cutout unique. The cactus is made in Bütic's own production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: poplar plywood
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Colour: top side light green glaze, underside natural and untreated
• Shape: cactus
• Height: 3 cm to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Reference size: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 5.5 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, smooth edges, precise dimensions, with the typical brown laser edge
• Glaze: meets the requirements of DIN EN 71-3
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the wooden cactus

• Crafting with children: paint small cacti, stick things on them or decorate them with flowers. In the end, every child holds their own creation.
• On the dinner table: one cactus per place as a name card or small decoration. Your summer party has its theme before the first course.
• On a gift: attach one as a tag to a money gift or a small present. It gives plain packaging a lovingly made finishing touch.
• In a café, bakery or at a market stall: large cutouts up to 50 cm are quick to place in the shop window or on the counter. They show the seasonal motif at a glance – with no big set-up.
• In the children's room or on the windowsill: line up several sizes next to each other to create a little cactus family. It never needs watering.

Good to know about cacti

Real cacti are seen as a symbol of modesty and endurance. They store water and go a long time without care. The wooden version takes this idea to the extreme. It needs neither light nor a watering can and still brings lasting green to decorations, shop windows and craft projects. That makes the motif especially suitable for summer decorations, parties and anyone who wants plants without the upkeep.

Care & durability

There isn't much you need to do. Dusting it with a dry cloth now and then is enough. Keep the cutout away from constant moisture, as the back is untreated. Then the cactus will keep its shape and its fresh light green for a long time.

Options & what's included

• Height of your choice: 3 cm to 50 cm in 1 cm steps
• Available individually or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• Included: the chosen number of light green wooden cacti in the selected size

Frequently asked questions

Is the glaze suitable for children? Yes, the light green glaze meets the requirements of DIN EN 71-3. It is well suited to crafting with children.

Are both sides glazed? No, only the front has the light green glaze. The back is left natural and untreated. You can paint it if you like or leave it as it is.

Why does the cactus have a brown edge? The cutout is laser-cut. The brown edge forms naturally during this process. The laser also gives smooth, accurate edges.

Do all the cacti look exactly the same? The shape is accurate to size, but wood is a natural material. Grain, shade and small knots vary slightly. Every piece is one of a kind.

How wide is the cactus? The width depends on the height you choose. As a guide: at a height of 10 cm, the width is 5.5 cm.

In your hands, a simple shape becomes a piece of summer – at the craft table, on a gift or in the shop window. Just choose your size and quantity, and get started.