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Set 11509 Flowering Cactus
Botanicals

Flowering Cactus

Flowering Cactus continues LEGO®'s Botanicals line with a cactus plant topped with flowers, built entirely without minifigures. At 482 pieces but only 79 unique parts, the build leans heavily on repetition, typical of plant-themed sets.

Set number
11509
Year
2026
Pieces
482
Minifigures
0
Theme
Botanicals
Different parts
79
What can I build with it?

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Parts list 79

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Spare parts (12)

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Description

A plant, not a place

LEGO®'s Botanicals range is dedicated entirely to plant models for a shelf, desk or living room, with no minifigures or play scenes involved. Flowering Cactus continues that approach with a cactus topped by flowers, aimed at anyone who wants lasting greenery without the upkeep of a real plant. Unlike sets built around buildings or vehicles, the whole focus here sits on the shape of the plant itself. Sets like this are aimed squarely at builders who value the building process as a relaxing activity, not just the finished result.

482 pieces, only 79 unique

With just 79 unique parts among 482 pieces total, the repetition rate is notably higher than most sets this size. That is typical of plant models, where many identical pieces build up the structure of spines, segments or leaves. Builders who enjoy repetitive, almost meditative building sessions will likely find that a feature rather than a downside here. For beginners, the smaller part variety also means settling into the instructions quickly, without constantly hunting for new shapes.

Colours between desert and bloom

Sand green most likely forms the cactus body, while bright light blue provides a striking flower colour, a contrast rarely seen on real cacti but visually effective in a model. Tan and dark tan likely cover the pot or soil beneath the plant. The parts list on this page sets out exactly which colour is used how often, useful to check before buying. That deliberate departure from realistic cactus colours fits how the Botanicals range tends to stylise plants rather than copy them exactly.

Low-maintenance desk decor

With no minifigures included, Flowering Cactus is clearly built as a decoration piece, meant to sit permanently on a desk or shelf without watering or care. For fans of the Botanicals line, it combines well with other plant models to build up a small collection of brick-built greenery over time.

FAQ

Does the set include any minifigures?
No, the set is made up entirely of the cactus plant, with no minifigures included.
Why are there only 79 unique parts among 482 pieces?
Many identical pieces form the cactus structure, such as spines or segments, which leads to the high repetition typical of plant-themed sets.
Does it match other Botanicals sets?
Yes, sets in the Botanicals line are designed to display well together, making it easy to build a small collection of plant models.

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