Obviously not a cactus at all.

Its Orbea variegata, a Stapeliad, a stem succulent member of the Milkweed
family from South Africa.


"Bubba" wrote in message
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My mom has been growing this thing in a window pot in her apartment. She
has no idea what it is. Obviously it is some sort of cactus. Can anyone
identify it?

http://home.houston.rr.com/snaps/cactus.jpg