cactus noun 

cac·​tus | \ ˈkak-təs  \

plural cacti\ ˈkak-​ˌtī  , -​(ˌ)tē \ or cactuses also cactus



Used for protection and banishing. It can be mixed with other banishing symbols for protection. Grow in the home or garden for protection of the home. Best to place in all directions of the home (north, south, east, and west) to ensure full protection. It's needles, instead of whole plant, can be used in spells/charms for protection 



: any of a family (Cactaceae, the cactus family) of plants that have succulent stems and branches with scales or spines instead of leaves and are found especially in dry areas (such as deserts) [MErriam-Webster]