Adam, a devoted husband and father, is a software developer with a passion for cacti and succulents, particularly Astrophytum. Over the last 5 years, he has cultivated a collection of 200+ mature Astrophytum plants, even creating hybrids. He looks forward to sharing his love for this genus and his experiences at our upcoming event.
Tag Archives: plants
April Speaker | Manny Rivera
Manny Rivera was born in The Chihuahuan Desert. His passion and love for cacti and succulents started when he came to a plant show for the first time at the CSSA Cactus and Succulent Show held at The Huntington Library in 1995.
2024 CSSA Cover Shot Photo Contest
Do you love taking pictures of succulents? Enter the CSSA annual photo contest to get your photo on the cover of the Journal and win a $100 gift certificate to B&H Photo!
March Speaker | Woody Minnich
Program Description: Flowering Cacti and Succulents and their Pollinators
February Speaker | Michiel (Mich) Pillet
Since the February 7th meeting has been cancelled; enjoy this video featuring speaker Michiel Pillet instead.
January Speaker | Peter Walkawiak
Peter Walkowiak has been fascinated by plants his whole life, but his interest in succulent plants really began in college.
Gates Cactus and Succulent Society 