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In-person meetings have been cancelled. All meetings in 2020 will be held online.
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South Coast C&SS July Zoom meeting 2021
2021-07-11
The Presenters are: Maria Capaldo, Mike Short, Laurel Woodley and Gary Duke
Cactus of the Month
Mini-Show Cactus June 2021: Gymnocalycium
An easy to grow cactus from Argentina, Southeastern Bolivia, Western Paraguay, Uruguay, and the Southernmost part of Brazil.
Succulent of the Month
Mini-Show Succulent June 2021: Pachypodium
The name means "Thick Foot". Native to only Southern Africa and Madagascar.
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We Aim To:
- Promote education and cooperation among hobbyists and others interested in the study, culture, and propagation of succulent plants, including cacti.
- Support the activities of organizations whose goals include the conservation of cacti and succulents in their native habitats.
- Learn facts, make friends, have fun!
Mini-Show Standings
Table of points from Mini-Shows.
2020 Annual Plant
Latest News
Gary Duke & Cactus Quest “PLANT CONSERVATION: WHY CARE AT ALL?”
Gary Duke, a member of SCCSS since 1984, interviewed by Hunter of Cactus Quest continuing the conversation about ethical plant shopping and why as a collector conservation is something to consider.
Gary Duke & Cactus Quest “Ethical Plant shopping”
Gary Duke, a member of SCCSS since 1984, was interviewed by Cactus Quest about "Ethical Plant shopping; How to avoid buying poached plants".
“The Duke of Long Beach” Gary Duke Interview
Recently Gary Duke, a member of SCCSS since 1984, was interviewed by Cactus Quest. See the YouTube video.
Upcoming Events
Special Events
Next Calendar Event(s)
The 35th Inter-City Cactus and Succulent Show and Sale
2021-08-14
The 35th Inter-City Cactus and Succulent Show and Sale August 14-15, 2021 L.A. Co. Arboretum 301 N. Baldwin, Arcadia CA 9 AM tp 5 PM 1400 plants on display Many…