Welcome, Visitors!
The Cactus and Succulent Society of San Jose (CSSSJ) welcomes you to our website.
The CSSSJ is a diverse group of people with a mutual interest in and fascination for cacti and other succulent plants.
Succulent plants are among the most bizarre, beautiful, and varied in the entire plant kingdom. If you share our interest in these fascinating and unique plants, or just want to learn more, we invite you to join us at our meetings and have some fun.
If you’d like to become a member, you can do so for $15 a person, or $20 a couple. See the Membership Page for additional details.
Upcoming Events
Sunday, April 6th, 12:30 PM
Advanced Plant Propagation
Fundamentals of Plant Tissue Culture of Cactus and Succulents
Dr. Justin Tanner, a PhD Plant Physiologist at the University of California Cooperative Extension, will give a presentation covering the basic concepts and practical implementation of plant tissue culture of cactus and succulents. Topics such as necessary supplies and equipment, culture establishment, micropropagation, rooting, and acclimation out of culture will be discussed. The aim of this talk is to provide a framework to allow cactus and succulents enthusiasts/citizen scientists to understand the principles of plant-tissue culture and foundational techniques to accomplish successful cultures from a home laboratory.
Meetings take place at the Ethel & William Prusch Multicultural Arts Center, on the northeastern edge of the Emma Prusch Farm Park.