# Cactus-Shaped Candles Light up a Room with These Plant-Inspired Candles By getmoreinfo | Published 2016-07-04 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cactus-shaped-candles References: [incrediblethings](http://incrediblethings.com/products/cactus-candles/) Cactus-shaped candles are fun and offer a cool way to create a lit decor idea at home--they look like real cactus plants. The best part is that you don't have to water these candles. [Wax candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adlan-fragrances) that are actually just shaped like a cactus will make a good conversation starter at any home party or gathering. These will also make a [great gift idea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-candle-collection) as well as a relaxing way to spend the evening by candlelight. These cactus-shaped candles will make the perfect [housewarming gift](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floral-scented-candle) for a friend, family member or co-worker. Don't forget your favorite gardener when it is time to find a way to add a smile with these little unexpected wonders. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Plant-inspired Home Decor:** There is potential in creating more plant-inspired decor items for homes as this trend becomes more popular. - **Candle-shaped Designs:** There is opportunity in creating candles in various unique shapes to offer consumers more options for home decor and gift-giving. - **Conversation Starter Items:** There is potential in creating unique and creative items that can become conversation starters at gatherings or events. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** There is potential within the home decor industry to keep creating fun, plant-inspired items like these candles. - **Gifts and Souvenirs:** There is opportunity within the gifts and souvenirs industry to create unique and conversational items like these candles. - **Candle Making:** There is potential within the candle-making industry to start creating candles with unique shapes, like these cactus candles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beeswax Sculptural Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greentree.md) - [Uniquely Shaped Pastel Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goober-candle.md) - [Food-Inspired Novelty Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-savage.md) - [Lifelike Egg Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-candles-1.md) - [Adorable Bee-Inspired Candlesticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beeinspired-candlesticks.md) - [Flat Decorative Holiday Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatyzs-christmas-candles.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Candle Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-candle-lamps.md) - [Coconut-Encased Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-candles.md) - [Unusual Limited-Edition Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bloom-candle.md)