The New York Cactus and Succulent Society
The New York Cactus and Succulent Society
Desert plants.
Desert plants.
City roots.
City roots.
Growing together since 1956
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OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION
Since 1956, the New York Cactus and Succulent Society has brought together people who love these remarkable plants. As an affiliate of the Cactus and Succulent Society of America (CSSA), we share practical growing knowledge tailored to the varied conditions at New York City homes.
We learn from one another through talks, workshops, and hands-on growing advice. Members also swap seeds, seedlings, and cuttings, and explore techniques such as growing from seed, propagation, and grafting. Our goal is to help people grow healthy plants and build their collections sustainably.
Good things grow when we grow together
Good things grow when we grow together
At monthly in-person meetings in Long Island City, members gather for educational presentations, round-table discussions, and plant auctions. The society also offers member growing tours, workshops, local market events, and opportunities to swap seeds, seedlings, and cuttings throughout the NYC Metro Area.
Our annual membership fee is $20 USD (per family) and supports all of our programming. Payments can be made by Venmo, cash or check. Members get first dibs on sign-ups for events such as apartment tours and workshops. For more details please see our Membership Page.
What we do
What we do
Monthly meetings: Our monthly in-person meetings (Queens Council On The Arts, 5-11 47th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101) feature educational presentations and round-table discussions. Each meeting also has a plant auction featuring the best prices in town.
Grow setups: Learn first hand about home cultivation from tours of our members' diverse growing setups. From apartment windowsills to backyard greenhouses and everything in between.
Local markets: The NYCSS regularly tables at local markets, giving members a chance to share their passion and wares with the community. We feature our members' very own seed-grown plants, handmade pottery, and even soap made from succulent wax!
And more! Join us for field trips, social events, and other ways to connect with fellow cactus and succulent enthusiasts. See what's coming up on our programming page.
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