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...... "

Echinocereus by John Pilbeam
Our newest publication from this ever popular author. John Pilbeam has been growing these plants for some sixty years,and has wandered throughout Mexico and the USA southern states More.....
2012 National Show
to go.
The date for your diary for 2012, 18th August at the Wood Green Animal Centre, Godmanchester, near Huntingdon.
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Your show needs you! Would you like to be involved in the largest cactus event of 2012? We are looking for stewards and photographers for the show. Please register your interest with the Shows Secretary, Mike Stansbie. More......... |
The ForumIf 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. Seedlist.The 2012 members seedlist is out, full of interesting new additions to your collection. More....... |
BranchesWith over 80 branches throughout the country there is bound to be one near you. More....... ConservationSince 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....... |
Aloes: The Definitive Guide shortlisted for an award.
The Garden Media Guild Awards celebrate the best in garden writing. Aloes: The Definitive Guide, co-published by Kew Publishing and the BCSS, was nominated for one of their prestigious awards: Reference book of the year 2011, More.....






