What age is this origami Cactus for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 4 minutes.

What paper do I need?

One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “サボテン”. The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.

★First Fold Flowers & PlantsOriginal

How to make an origami CactusサボテンCactus

A round cactus in a white flowerpot. The white side of the paper becomes the pot.

5 steps
about 4 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 3+

How to fold

色の面を上にして、下のふちを折り上げる（うえきばち）
Start with the colored side up. Fold the bottom edge up to make the flowerpot.
左右を、少しうしろへ折る
Fold the left and right sides behind a little.
上の2つのかどを、うしろへ大きく折る
Fold the two top corners behind at an angle.
できた4つのかどを、小さくうしろへ折る
Fold the four new corners behind a little to make it round.
うえきばちの下のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the bottom corners of the pot behind.
できあがり！とげと花をかいたら、サボテンのできあがり！
Finished! Draw the spines and a flower, and your cactus is finished!

Origami English in this model

corner角
edge辺（ふち）
colored side色の面（表）
cactusサボテン
spineとげ
flowerpotうえきばち

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Cactus for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 5 steps, and takes about 4 minutes.
What paper do I need?: One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “サボテン”. The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.
Can I print the instructions?: Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.