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HCSS Cactus and Succulent of the month September 2024

Program outline Part 1: Purpose of Grafting, Technique and Caring of a Grafted Cactus by Echo Pang Part 2: Micrografting with Pereskiopsis by Joseph Rodd

HCSS March 2024 Program: New Mexico and Texas Desert Habitats (Part II): South NM and West TX, "Are hard-to-grow desert plants hard to grow in Houston?" by Echo Pang

Presentation of: Cactus of the Month- Notocactus schlosseri by Liliana Rodriguez Succulent of the Month- Euphorbia obesa by John Weistroffer

This video has two parts: Part 1- June Program by Liliana: Pulque (Obtained from several species of Agave plants) is the most ancient drink of Mexico, consumed for more than 2000 years. Part 2- June cactus of the month: Coryphantha macromeris by Griffin Saeger

In this presentation, Philip is going to tell you something about himself and how he became interested in succulents and specifically asclepiads . He will also talk about the stapeliads that he has encountered in nature as well as many that he has cultivated, sharing photos that he has taken over the years. He will also share his growing tips on these amazing plants. Philip shares lots of infor...

We all know that a “well-draining” potting mix is essential to growing healthy cacti and succulents, but in our humid Houston climate, what does that actually mean? Everyone’s definition is different, and - spoiler alert - many of the classic “well-draining” recipes actually hold a lot more water than you think. In April, Joseph Rodd will present an updated version of Practical Data for Effecti...

“The most famous genus of all: Astrophytum” by Gierayl Nacar Clepper

Program: "Strange Mesembs" by Steven Brack Description: Unusual leaf shapes and odd symmetry are on display to show how Mesembs have adapted to all sorts of habitats in nature. One trait of Mesembs is the unequal size in the pair of leaves, this feature is called anisophylly. About Mesembs- "They are the plants that resemble stones live in South Africa and Namibia. They live in various kinds of...