Is there anything I should do differently?

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I was given this cactus many years ago when it was just a ball and told it was a barrel cactus. I am guessing it is not, and while it has been growing well over the years I know nothing about it.

I noticed some discoloration, but it is still growing well. I rotate it each time it starts to lean, which is a lot. I water it according to Greg.

Is there anything more I should do for it?

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@Pegster · Answer

You have a really cool cactus 🌵.

@Dolly · Answer

This looks like a Mother of Hundreds to me (Mammillaria compressa) native to Mexico. It grows best in partial shade to full sunlight in well-drained soil.

@Stall54Jo · Answer

@PlantMompy Really cool looking cactus.  Not an expert on cactus by any means but when I start to see stuff like that I pull it up and make sure those roots are good With no root rot other than that I don't know what it could be how old is this cactus? Could it just be getting to the of a life cycle and need propagating somehow? @RJG has some amazing cacti. Bet he can help!

@RJG · Answer

Looks healthy to me. As long as you water when dry it should be happy!

@ManyLime · Answer

I just got my first cactus so I'm new to the game but it looks healthy to me! 
I think plants just grow how the heck they wanna grow 🤷🏾‍♀️ just like us! We are fat skinny and in between. As long as we are healthy(hopefully, somewhat 🤣) who needs perfectly formed? 
I would be in huge trouble if that was the case 🤣🤣
If your cactus wants to wobble, let it wobble. As long as it doesn't fall over and it's healthy.

@LiquidRose84 · Answer

Great job with your cactus! You’re right, it’s definitely not a barrel. Beautiful all the same, though!

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