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Our Mission
Our Mission
The New York Cactus and Succulent Society (NYCSS), established in 1956, is an affiliate member club of the Cactus & Succulent Society of America (CSSA). Our aim is to provide the best knowledge and practices for growing cactus and succulents in the climate of the Northeastern US (and in tight apartment spaces). We teach how to grow from seed, propagation techniques such as grafting and many other practical skills that will aid you in your growing journey! Our in-person meetings on the third Thursday of each month, usually featuring a presentation and a plant auction. Members also regularly swap seeds, seedlings or cuttings, making it a great place to build a collection sustainably.
Monthly Meetings
Monthly Meetings
Our monthly meetings are held at: 488 Madison Ave, Floor 19, NY 10022 at 6 PM.
The meeting date is typically the third Thursday of each month, and is announced through our e-mail list and on our IG account.
Meetings feature a presentation/discussion topic, and a plant auction. If there is something you would like to see added don't hesistate to contact us.
2025 Meeting Topics
2025 Meeting Topics
January - Apartment Visit/Hangout (@whiskerandspine)
February - "Dirtbag Excursions and Gonzo Horticulture" by Lucas Bucholtz (@astro_ranch)
March - Community Roundtable: Winter Lessons and Spring Projects
April - No Meeting (CT Cactus Society 40th Annual Show/Sale)
May - "Cactinomics: The Economics of Growing Succulents" by Nathan Marchack (@whiskerandspine)
June - "A Tour of the Succulent Euphorbias" by Adam Birnholz (@thebotanicalbanker)
July - Community Roundtable: Summer Growing Season!
August - “Succulent Desire: Waves of Collecting from Victorian Britain to the Digital Age" by Tyler Richard (@astrotexan)
September - Community Roundtable: Fall Transition for Succulents
October - "Plantas o Plomo: Global Threats to Cacti and Succulents" by Terrence Levens (@tj.levens)
November - "From Decussate to Orixate: Phyllotaxis In Succulents and In Silico" by Benjamin Diamond (@bentheunready)
December - Holiday Party!
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