Lava Cactus (Brachycereus Nesioticus) is a perennial cactus in the Cactaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 10-12. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

Brachycereus nesioticus, commonly known as the lava cactus, is a slow-growing, columnar cactus species endemic to the Galápagos Islands, known for colonizing lava fields.