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title: "Does anyone know what kind of cactus this is?"
description: "Does anyone know what kind of cactus this is?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/5V-JhKhUQnG-FjJdaWNHPQ"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Cheyenne"
published: "2024-05-13T16:05:34.227423Z"
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# Does anyone know what kind of cactus this is?

_Posted by Cheyenne on 2024-05-13_

Does anyone know what kind of cactus this is?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/zQVlJ4kFPyUQUI-vA6Cp81IdEn9yJPALv9Ijm6851ZI/P2O-E7TYSPyHsKUkMu13VA.webp?size=large)

## 5 comments

### Mullein commented on 2024-05-13

Opuntia monacantha I think

#### Cheyenne replied on 2024-05-14

Thank you!

### Jenny B commented on 2024-05-14

It kinda looks like my prickly pear

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/k7K4UEVT9iU_GV1IEjn5qytxzmuZPqXXkMBF_u4UFEU/F2qpHsKWSjSvnV8m4FkMBg.webp?size=large)

#### Cheyenne replied on 2024-05-14

Oooo yeah it does. Do you keep yours indoors by the window?

#### Jenny B replied on 2024-05-14

Yes. I have shelves that hang in a north facing window. This cactus sits right in the window.

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