Mammillarias are easy-to-grow succulents that thrive in sunny, hot climates, although some can be sensitive to temperature extremes. Aeoniums, Sempervivums, and Sedums have diverse origins and growth conditions. While Mammillarias bloom year-round, Sempervivums and Aeoniums need careful attention to avoid pests and stress from heat, showcasing unique beauty with their flowers and foliage.
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January Speaker | Kelly Griffin
Kelly’s passion for succulents has led him to become a prominent hybridizer and propagator, creating over 100 unique varieties. As a dedicated member of the San Diego Cactus and Succulent Society, he holds leadership roles and has co-authored a book on Dudleyas. He will present his latest adventures in Australia at the Gates meeting on January 10th.
November Speakers | Elias Aparicio, Rene Hernandez, Phuc Huynh
On November 8th at 7pm PST, the Redlands Church of the Nazarene will host a presentation on growing succulents from seeds and propagation. The event will cover basic information, offer demonstrations for seed sowing and cuttings, and encourage both novices and seasoned growers to expand their plant collections effectively.
October Speaker | Tom Glavich
The presentation by Tom Glavich will focus on flowering plants from South Africa’s Winter, covering their cultivation and propagation. Glavich is an experienced grower affiliated with several botanical societies.
October Speaker | Gary Duke
Gary Duke believes that anyone interested in cacti ought to be able to determine what genus a cactus plant belongs in by just examining it and looking for a few telltale signs.
September Speaker | Ernesto Sandoval
Ernesto Sandoval has been wondering and seeking questions and answers to why plants grow and look the way that they do for nearly 40 years. Now he explains and interprets the world of plants
August Speaker | Russel Ray
Since 1973, Russel Ray has been fascinated with the Fibonacci sequence of numbers and how they are expressed in nature.
July Speaker | Kevin Kreucher
Jurassic Cactus – otherworldly plants in Baja California, Mexico! Kevin Kreucher, better known as Crazy4Cactus on Instagram has been enjoying the hobby for more than 5 years.
June Speaker | Tom Glavich
Tom Glavich is a long time grower of succulent plants and rare bulbs. He has been a CSSA Board Member and is one of the co-chairs of the Inter-City Cactus and Succulent show held every August at the Los Angeles County Arboretum.
Al Klein | May Meeting Speaker
Al’s interest in the natural world started in his childhood. Growing up in Chicago he would make regular visits to the Field Museum of Natural History, and read books on the natural sciences. His favorite hobbies were growing exotic plants like cacti, and collecting fossils, minerals, and insects.
Gates Cactus and Succulent Society 