Mini-Show Succulent August 2026: Graptopetalum, Graptoveria, Pachyveria
These 3 genera produce rosettes with thick leaves. Graptopetalum is native to Mexico and Arizona. Graptoveria and Pachyveria are nursery hybrids.
Mini-Show Cactus August 2026: Copiapoa
A genus of cacti from the dry coastal deserts, particularly the Atacama Desert, of northern Chile.
Mini-Show Cactus July 2026: Melocactus
Melocactus are recognizable by the large cephalium that develops on mature plants. They are native from Brazil to Southern Mexico, including the Caribbean.
Mini-Show Succulent July 2026: Succulent Bromeliaceae (other than Dyckia, Hechtia)
The Bromeliads, like Cactaceae and Agavaceae are a New World family. NOTE: only plants in the following genera will be accepted in the Mini Show ... Acanthostachys, Aechmea, Ananas, Bromelia, Cryptanthus, Deuterochonia, Orthophytum, Puya, and Tillandisa.
Mini-Show Succulent June 2026: Euphorbia (not from Madagascar)
Euphorbia is one of the largest of the succulent plant families. The genus Euphorbia is found throughout the tropics and semi tropics around the world, with some members of the family growing well into temperate regions.
Mini-Show Cactus June 2026: Opuntia, Cylindropuntia, Austrocylindropuntia, Tephrocactus
Four genera from the subfamily Opuntioideae, all from the Americas.
Mini-Show Succulent May 2026: Agave, Manfreda, (inc. × Mangave)
Most of these are from Mexico, although they occur in the southern United States and into South America.
Mini-Show Cactus May 2026: Astrophytum
Astrophytum (Bishop's Hat) is a (mostly) star shaped cactus from north/central Mexico and southern Texas, USA.
Mini-Show Succulent March 2026: Cissus, Cyphostemma, Dorstenia
Cissus is one of the largest genera of succulents, and one of the weirdest. Cyphostemma is a member of the Vitaceae or grape family. Dorstenia is a member of the fig family.
Mini-Show Cactus March 2026: Echinocactus, Kroenleinia, Homalocephala
From Mexico and Southern US. Usually having heavy spination and relatively small flowers, the fruits are copiously woolly. Includes the "Golden Barrel Cactus".