Southern Africa has a huge amount of exposed rock slabs; in these areas are billions of depressions that fill in with grit, sand and other soil types. Many other things also grow in these pans like mosses, other succulents, and other plants.

A whole ecosystem develops in these pans and in part each pan becomes its own little world. Often these pans are small, from a few centimeters to a few meters.

You will see in this program many kinds of small succulents growing in these pans and get an idea of how they survive in nature.

Join us at 12PM CST for the webinar by registering at the link below.

Join us at 12PM CST on March 20th for another CSSA webinar!

The Baja California peninsula and its adjacent islands support a wealth of species diversity in many different plant families. As a result of data compiled in the annotated, voucher-based checklist of the vascular plants of the region published in 2016, we know there are approximately 4400 different plants, of which 26% are from (endemic to) the region. Botanical surveys and collecting expeditions are important scientific endeavors that are conducted in order to: improve our natural history knowledge of little-known regions, make new botanical discoveries, facilitate conservation awareness, and improve binational collaboration. Over the last few years, Dr. Rebman has been involved in various expeditions to remote parts of the Baja California region and its adjacent islands. 

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Join us at 12PM CST for another CSSA webinar! With over 14,000 registered names, Epiphytic cactus hybrids, commonly known as Epiphyllums, Orchid Cacti, or Epis for short, have been a fascinating and growing hobby for many years. Join us as as Frank Süpplie and a panel of Epi experts explore this wonderful evolving world. See the latest advances and trends, and get cultural tips from one of the world experts in the field.

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Join us March 2nd at 7:30 PM for our monthly Cactus Club Meeting!

Just in time to rebuild your collection, Ernesto Sandoval, director of the UC Davis Botanical Conservatory, is back to show us how to propagate succulents from seed.

Ernesto has been experimenting with various methods and will share these techniques as well as helpful tips for better seed germination. If you haven’t tried growing from seed or if you are looking for ways to perhaps increase your success rate, Ernesto thinks you’ll appreciate this visual tour of propagation of plants such Welwitschia, Aloes, Cacti, Dorstenia, Othonna, Mesembs and more.

Please contact Irwin Lightstone at radiantimages@sbcglobal.net for the Zoom Link.

Join us at 12PM (CST) for another wonderful CSSA webinar!

In this presentation, Greg Starr will use pictures, some humor, and even some Latin to guide you on an excursion one of the most intriguing and diverse states in all of Mexico. Greg has focused this talk on two areas of the state that have an incredible variety of plants, from cactus and succulents to those that Brian Kemble calls “roadside weeds”. Come along as we sample some highlights of the Tehuacán-Cuicatlán region and the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. We will see little plants, big plants, cactus, succulents, and even some flowering curiosities. Wear your hiking shoes and plenty of sunscreen and fasten your seat belt for this wild ride of a typical field excursion as seen through Greg’s myopic eyes.

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The province of Neuquén is Patagonia’s smallest and northernmost province in Argentina. It is not only the Patagonia of lakes and the steppe of dinosaurs. Neuquén is also the Patagonia of volcanoes and it is the country of the Mapuche people. The variety of cacti is greater here than in the rest of Patagonia. The talk will give a portrait of the cacti of this region – and the genus Austrocactus will take the lead. You will see the great scenery, beautiful endemic flowers, and some of the animals too, Get surprised by the beauty of the smallest Patagonian province!

The webinar will begin at 12PM CST. To participate please register in advance following the link below:

NTCSS’s monthly meeting will feature a never-before-seen presentation from Bill Utley, who will share “Crown of Thorns – The Ubiquitous Euphorbia.” Learn how this magnificent plant can flourish with not only minimal care and upkeep, but also through simple propagation including cuttings and seeds. Plus, it is one of the most flowing succulents grown and a certain-to-please addition to any collection.

Bill  has represented the Fort Worth Cactus and Succulent Society (FWCSS) while serving as President of the Texas Association of Cactus and Succulent Societies (TACSS).  He is a highly-regarded speaker and is sought after for presentations. As a lifetime cactiphile, he has been collecting, propagating, and growing many succulents and cacti in his own gardens and greenhouse for most of his life. Bill utilizes that experience to craft a unique and authoritative presentation that will highlight the wonders of this delightful and easy-to-grow succulent.

The meeting starts at 7:30 PM Contact Irwin at radiantimages@sbcglobal.net for the meeting link

The scientific classification of plants (and animals) is important for several reasons. Perhaps most important to collectors is that understanding the taxonomic level of a name (genus, species, hybrid, or cultivar) enables buyers to obtain exactly what they want.
It’s also important to know that basic taxonomy is simple and easy to learn. I will show you how to recognize the different levels of classification, what scientific names tell you about a plant, and I promise that by the end of the talk you will be speaking Latin.

Join us at 12:00PM CST for a free workshop with Mark Dimmitt

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Hi All! Our December meeting is canceled as we will unfortunately be unable to host our annual holiday party. We don’t hold a meeting in January so we will resume with our programming the first Tuesday in February.

Until then we wish you a safe and happy holiday season and a happy 2021!

40 years ago, almost the only plants from South Africa grown in North American gardens that experienced subzero cold were a few hybrids. It was not thought that there would be many cold hardy plants coming from such a mild region.

We more or less accidentally obtained Delosperma nubigenum in 1980; since that time over 100 species of mesembs have successfully overwintered in Colorado—and there are now people in America, Japan and Europe hybridizing and developing new cultivars not just of Delosperma but many other species of Mesembryanthemum.

In this presentation, Panayoti charts the extraordinary explosion of experimentation, research, and commercial production of what’s become a significant new horticultural crop around the world To register for the webinar in advance, click here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ju2A_9XGSdWDzGrZZ0DLxA

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