Li'l Cactus

Li'l Cactus
Legend of Mana artwork Echoes of Mana screenshot Legend of Mana: The Teardrop Crystal artwork Rise of Mana screenshot Sword of Mana screeshot
First appearance	Legend of Mana (1999)
Latest appearance	Visions of Mana (2024)
Role	Support
Gender	Male
Species	Cactus

Li'l Cactus is a supporting character in Legend of Mana and a recurring character in the Mana series

An anthropomorphic flowering cactus that lives in a small earthenware pot, the quiet yet curious succulent is a fixture of later titles. He first appears in Legend of Mana, where he keeps an equally curious diary of the player's adventure. Along with staple monsters like the rabite, molebear, and mushboom, Li'l Cactus is one among many mascots associated with the series.

Being a potted plant in many of his appearances, it was unclear exactly how Li'l Cactus is able to travel the world as is his hobby. Visions of Mana reveals that he has birdlike feet.

History

Legend of Mana

Main article: Li'l Cactus (Legend of Mana)

“A shy little cactus. He is a cactus of few words, but he happens to be thinking about many things.”

—In-game Encyclopedia

Li'l Cactus made his debut in Legend of Mana, where he appeared in the protagonist's bedroom. He would write on a small notepad should the player interact with him after completing a quest and leave the room. Players could consult the entries after returning to the bedroom.

Sword of Mana

Main article: Li'l Cactus (Sword of Mana)

The sentient cactus would reprise his role inside the Hot House when he would stand near the entrance in the lobby. He would write in his journal every time the player completes a story segment or a quest.

Rise of Mana

Li'l Cactus is found lurking inside Calcao's house in the main town. He will comment about the player's feats in his journal as they progress during their adventure.

Circle of Mana

Li'l Cactus makes a cameo appearance in the online game, along with several other characters from the Mana series. He appears in 5 sets of cards.

Rank	Attribute	Name	Classes				Quote
UR	技	サボテン君	鉢植えサボテン	無口なサボテン	[光]清自由なサボテン	[闇]想像を記述するサボテン	「（いそいだって　たいようのしずむはやさは　かわらないのにね）」 "(Even if it’s fast, the water still sinks as fast as it does.)"
SUR	技	聖剣オールスターズ	マナの仲間たち	各世界の勇者たち	[光]聖剣の勇者たち	[闇]異世界をつなぐ者たち	様々な世界の勇者たちが手を取り合って、今日も歴史を紡ぐ。聖剣の勇者はあなたが思うよりも、ずっと多いのかもしれない。 Heroes from all over the world join hands and weave history today as well. There may be many more holy sword heroes than you think.
SUR	技	マイホームメンバー	双子の同居人	マイホームの番人	[光]自由なサボテン	[闇]家族を見守る勇者	冒険を終えた勇者はマイホームへと帰るだろう。そこには温かい家族が待っているから。 "After completing the adventure, the hero will return to his home. A warm family is waiting for you there."
SSUR	技	チョコボ[クリスマス農園]	ぼうけん好き	げんき印	[光]がんばり屋	[闇]ずのう派	「クエ～クエッ！クエッ、クエクエッ！！」 "Kwe~kweh! Kweh, KewKweeh!!"
LGR	技	イム&サボテンくん	鉢世界を渡る者	ランドメイカー	[光]ファ・ディールの光	[闇]ファ・ディールの闇	「(なんだかよくわからないけど、ぼくはさぼてんだから、みまもることしかできないのです)」 "(I don't really understand why, but I'm a cactus, so all I can do is watch over you.)"

Trials of Mana HD

See also: Li'l Cactus (Trials of Mana HD)

Li'l Cactus is the focus of his own sidequest exclusive to this version of the game. Starting from the Golden Road in Chapter I, he hides in 50 locations throughout the world. For every multiple of 5 found, the player receives a permanent bonus carried over the entire quest, which also transfers in a New Game Plus.

Visions of Mana

Main article: Cactus Diary (Visions of Mana)

Li'l Cactus is once again the subject of a bonus sidequest, though his importance was downgraded significantly from his previous appearances. He is first seen frozen in the Rime Falls pass, where he will give up his diary to track the quest. He leaves one Diary Page for each location in which he is found, and will grant small bonuses at specific intervals.

Gallery

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Li'l Cactus.

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  Li'l Cactus encyclopedia entry

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	サボテン君 Saboten-kun	Mr. Cactus
Spanish	Cactolillo
Italian	Piccolo Tus	Small Tus (clipping of the word cactus)

	Randi --"Whoa! What's a Rabite doing in a place like this?"
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