YOU might just have a high IQ and 20/20 vision if you can spot the cactus amongst the houseplants in less than 12 seconds.
This latest brainteaser is bound to leave you pulling your hair out as you race against the clock.
That’s because with such little time, you can’t afford to make any mistakes.
But with the sharpest of eyes and the strongest of minds, you stand a great chance of succeeding.
Even those with perfect observational skills are likely to pass this test as the clock ticks down.
By searching every single part of this image, you stand a higher chance of finding the hidden cactus.
So if you can put at least one of your key skills to use, you’ll be on course to succeed.
In the image provided by Tombola, we can see a bustling and thriving plant shop.
With so many different plants on offer, there are a number of shapes, sizes and colours to choose from.
There are even a few other features included to keep you distracted, including a black cat and a cashier at the till.
There is also a sneaky cactus hidden within the image – and it’s your job to find it.
Hiding in plain sight, this one is designed to test your patience and skill set.
It takes the average person 55 seconds to find the hidden cactus, with one in five giving up altogether, but we know you won’t be one of them.
So, without further ado, off you go – and good luck!
If you are struggling, however, then we can offer you one clue to help you on your way.
You won’t find the cactus in the bottom half of the image – we’ll say no more.
But if you still can’t find it, then we have the answer circled for you below.
How can optical illusions and brainteasers help me?
Engaging in activities like solving optical illusions and brainteasers can have many cognitive benefits as it can stimulate various brain regions.
Some benefits include:
- Cognitive stimulation: Engaging in these activities challenges the brain, promoting mental agility and flexibility.
- Problem-solving skills: Regular practice enhances analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Memory improvement: These challenges often require memory recall and can contribute to better memory function.
- Creativity: They encourage thinking outside the box, fostering creativity and innovative thought processes.
- Focus and attention: Working on optical illusions and brainteasers requires concentration, contributing to improved focus.
- Stress relief: The enjoyable nature of these puzzles can act as a form of relaxation and stress relief.
If that challenge was too easy for you, however, then see if you can have a go at one of our many other optical illusions.
That includes trying to spot the hidden banana tucked away in the busy children’s art class in the image above.
This fascinating optical illusion is one of the most challenging yet as only those with a high IQ and great 20/20 vision even stand a chance of spotting it within 12 seconds.
If that’s still not hard enough, then try and spot the real brand logo in this mind-bending optical illusion in less than 54 seconds.
Everyone can see the logos, but you will need 20/20 vision and a high IQ to spot the real brand before time runs out.
Alternatively, you could have a go at finding the missing present at the birthday party in just seven seconds.
The timer starts now, so if you spot the hidden gift before time runs out then you might be amongst those with elite mental mettle.