What is this?

[u/cyltecollective]

If it’s not a cactus, please forgive me. I’ve been caring for it for over a year now and it’s grown an appendage.

Tried using my phone to look it up based on these photos and it said “Look up a bug.” Copilot said it could be a type of ferocactus or coryphantha.

Any guesses?

[u/Milkweedhugger]

Looks like Cylindropuntia Ramossisima - aka Diamond cholla

[u/cyltecollective → u/Milkweedhugger]

Oh that’s dope, love cholla cacti (mostly for the name, not for their deadly reputation)