Caclotus

Cactulotus is a combative, projectile-based plant in Plants vs. Zombies 2. She is a stronger variant of the Cactus. Caclotus attacks by shooting piercing thorns at zombies, and being able to bury herself to deal higher ground damage.
She can be unlocked for 250 seed packets. However, she can be unlocked for 250 gems, bought for $5.99, and available in Plant of the Week or Penny's Pursuit events. And be discounted to a lower price of 125 gems or possibly less, depending on the circumstances. 
*Her seed packets are avalable in Neon Mixtape Tour.*
Caclotus fires thorned spikes at zombies (or destructible environmental modifiers such as tombstones) She shoots one spike (every 2 seconds) that goes through 3 to five zombies, and also hides when zombies are close to her while dealing high ground damage (every 0.5 seconds) to zombies that walk over her in this form, similarly to her base variant.
Each thorned spike deals 60 damage to each zombie it hits, same for the ground damage, Jester Zombies can deflect shots from the Caclotuss, but still be damaged by her ground attack. 
Caclotus can also instantly puncture Balloon Zombies' balloon, stretching up and firing spikes. Caclotus' attack is able to pop the balloons of Balloon Zombie's Big Brainz, Lawnbowl and Tutorial counterparts. To other aerial foes, her attacks deal increased damage.
==Origins==
She is obviously based on the regular Cactus, with a similar appearence, and function. Cactus and Caclotus are comparable like Spikeweed and Spikerock. Caclotus of course; being a stronger variant.
Her name is a reference to the lotus flower (Nelumbo nucifera) Her name is a portmanteau between "Lotus" and "Cactus".
This is also apparent in her appearence, with the pink and purple colored flowers on her body, and aquatic colors.
==Almanac Entry==
==Upgrades==
=== Plant-Food effect ===
When fed Plant Food, Caclotus will fire a volley of thorns, and her ranged attacks can penetrate three more enemies and her damage is doubled. This upgrade persists until she is destroyed. Unlike Cactus, and Plant Food can be used on her again; although she won't get another damage buff. only fire another volley of thorns.
=== Spear-mint effect ===
When boosted by Spear-mint, Caclotus's spikes do an additional 140 damage, her Plant Food spikes do an additional 280 damage, her hiding spike damage will do an additional 80 damage, and her Plant Food hiding damage do an additional 160 damage.
==Strategies==
Much lke her abilites; Caclotus's versatility is passed down from Cactus. She can be planted at the back to shoot incoming zombies, as well as a front-line plant to damage enemies like Spikeweed (or Spikerock if you want to get more technical). Compared to other penetrating plants such as Laser Bean A.K.E.E, and even Cactus, Caclotus boasts a relatively high damage output, which can be further enhanced with Plant Food. However, her unreliable penetration capability make Caclotus more reliable against large groups of zombies-though it's still not the best.
Caclotus is also a good counter for Shield Zombie, Barrel Roller Zombie, and Pianist Zombie, as her spikes can pierce through each of the zombie's barricades. Because when it hides it acts like a Spikeweed/Spikerock, she can instantly destroy Barrel Roller Zombie's barrel and Pianist Zombie; however, Caclotus has a secret ability: She Can take three hits from rolling zombies and be punctured/smashed up to three times, even if she has her Plant Food effect activated. Caclotus is also good against Imp Cannon, Zombie King, and Imp Porter as their projectiles can pass through zombies in front of them. It should be noted that Excavator Zombie can shovel up hiding Cacti without stepping on her. Since level 3, Cactus can also be useful against Imps thrown by Gargantuars and can be placed backwards for that.
In Frostbite Caves, Caclotus has a great advantage against Troglobite and Weasel Hoarder as her spikes can hit all ice blocks and multiple Ice Weasels (similar to Zombie Chickens). Watch out for Dodo Rider Zombie as he will fly over hiding Caclotuses. She can also helps with the three Imps thrown by the Sloth Gargantuar if placed at backwards, but beware that Caclotus herself is not immune to frost.
She can also be used in water levels, as Caclotus can be planted on water. However, she will not hide underwater.
==Gallery==
File:Caclotus Premium Seed Packet.png|Seed packet
File:Caclotus .png|HD Caclotus
File:Caclotus Hiding.png|Hiding
File:Powered Caclotus .png|Powered
File:Powered Caclotus Hiding.png|Powered while hiding
=== Costume(s) ===
File:Caclotus Prickle Witch.png|Prickle Witch costume
File:Caclotus Hiding with costume.png|Hiding with costume
File:Powered Caclotus Prickle Witch.png|Powered with costume
File:Powered Caclotus Hiding with costume.png|Powered while hiding and with costume
==Trivia==
*Caclotus' powered state resembles Power cactus from the Garden Warfare games.
*Prickle witch costume is based on the same hat in Battle for Neighborville.
*Cactus and Caclotus have a "Spikeweed and Spikerock relationship" More notably when being compared eachother.
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