South Coast C&SS monthly meeting March 2026

Mini-Show Cactus of the Month: Echinocactus, Kroenleinia, Homalocephala.
Mini-Show Succulent of the Month: Cissus, Cyphostemma, Dorstenia.
PRESENTER FOR MARCH: Adam Baker “The Wonderful World of Astrophytum”
Adam will be discussing this amazing genus and will answer questions you may have specific to Astrophytum. He will share his experiences through the years and how he tackled challenges in his own microclimate. In addition to the slide presentation, he will bring some plants from his collection and will have some plants to sell!
Students (with ID): $14, Children (3 – 12): $8, Toddlers (2 and under): FREE
Collection of Astrophytum
Growing Astrophytum
BIO: Adam has Astrophytum plants of different form, variety, and cultivars that he cares for in his greenhouse. In addition to that, over the past few years, he began pollinating and harvesting seeds from his own plants crossing specific species to form some wonderful hybrids and varieties. Adam grows Astrophytum from seed and has learned a lot about care, climate conditions, pest control, and death while growing this genus of cacti. Adam still considers himself an amateur and is constantly humbled by many in the world of cacti & succulents, specifically Astrophytum. He is known as @bakersuccs on Instagram. His website is bakersuccs.com and always enjoys geek-ing out over plants!