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If you have an interest in these fantastic and fascinating plants and want to receive 4 full colour journals a year, meet like minded people at branches, shows and conventions, swap plants and information then why not join the society. More......


Cool Cactus & Super Succulents - Junior Website

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Aloes The Definitive Guide


Aloes book Front Cover

Published in a collaboration between Kew Publishing and the BCSS, this new book is available at a significantly reduced price to BCSS members. More....

Welcome

"If you have discovered the wonder and beauty of growing cacti or succulents, this site and this Society is the gateway for you to expand your collection and knowledge and join the enthusiastic throng of members who share your delight. With over 80 branches throughout the UK which meet monthly, you have the opportunity to meet like-minded people and learn more about growing these wonderful plants. A quarterly, beautifully illustrated magazine devoted to these plants will bring you information by way of articles about their occurrence in the wild and their needs in cultivation to enable you to grow them and reap the rewards of the glory of their flowers. Read on...... "


Cultivation LeafletsCult leaflet

Want to learn more about these fascinating plants and how to grow them then you need a set of our full colour cultivation leaflets, free to all new members or as little as £3.50 including postage which includes a £2 discount voucher should you decide to join the society. Buy now


NEW Succulents in Nature by Laura Guglielmone

An English language publication of this fascinating book that was originally published in Italian.  For more information and to buy please visit our shop.


2014 International Convention Updated

Booking details of this much anticipated quadrennial event are now available. Read More.........


The Forum

If you're having plant problems, need an id, want to discuss cultivation, or see wonderful travelogues from round the world then please don't hesitate to visit the forum.

Branches

With over 80 branches throughout the country there is bound to be one near you. More.......


Conservation

Since 1993 the BCSS has supported projects designed to aid the conservation of cacti and succulents. Through the generous contribution of its members grants have been given to workers on a worldwide basis. More.......


2013 Judges Course

Full details now online

Photography Competition


Plants of the Month

Agave parviflora Agave polyanthiflora

Can you tell them apart? These two small Agave species will never....... more


Bradleya 30

Bradleya 29

Out now the latest edition of Bradleya, our prestigious yearbook. The 2012 edition includes twenty two articles, covering a broad range of succulent plants, with something for all tastes and interests. More.....


Journal & Bradleya

Many back issues are available from the shop

Bradleya Vol. 1-29 Index (PDF file)


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