Twenty-one-year-old Toni Simmons tries to end her life, but her neighbor Igor Sullivan intervenes and saves her with a kiss. Toni’s suicide attempt was triggered by being stood up by her lover, Manhattan dentist Julian Winston, who had lied about being married. Julian decides to marry Toni to prove his love, but complications arise when Toni insists on meeting his supposed wife.
Julian enlists his nurse Stephanie to pose as his wife, leading to misunderstandings and romantic entanglements. Stephanie, secretly in love with Julian, reluctantly plays along but eventually finds love with a Latin diplomat. Meanwhile, Toni grows confident and ends up with Igor, leaving Julian to realize his true feelings for Stephanie.
After a series of revelations and confrontations, Julian admits his love for Stephanie, leading to a happy ending as they embrace and kiss. The cactus flower that blooms on Stephanie’s desk symbolizes her own transformation and newfound happiness. Watch Cactus Flower for a delightful romantic comedy experience!