cactus query

Welcome to GOY. This is an Aloe variegata, commonly called 'Partridge Breast'.

Hi Jasmine,
As Spitzhenry said, this is Aloe variegata. However, it is not a true cactus. Cacti have succulent stems, and spines that arise from a small tufted area like a little pin-cushion, called an areole. The flowers of a cactus usually arise from these areoles.
Sorry to be so technical. I hope I haven't bored you.
This Aloe looks a very healthy plant.
I hope you enjoy the site!

thanks for the information! i actually gained quite alot of these plants over the last few year as new ones keep appearing! they produce flowers on long stems every year - even the ones i planted outside as they don't seem to mind the frost. i will have to add some more photos onto the website.