Cactus and Succulent Society of New Zealand (CSSNZ) Inc.

Our Motto:
Colere ... Quaerere ... Dispertire
To Grow ... To Study ... To Share

The Cactus and Succulent Society of New Zealand is dedicated to growing, studying and sharing of cactus and other succulent plants.

Formed in 1948 , it now has 450 members in a network of 10 branches.

The Phyllis Bruce Award of Merit recipients and Life members of the CSSNZ.

Benefits of membership of CSSNZ

Members receive a quarterly journal containing articles from local and overseas cactus and succulent growers and writers.

Members can attend the AGM/Conference, hosted by different branch each year. Write-up by Joan Wells of the Hawkes Bay branch 2009 AGM/Conference. First details of the 2010 AGM/Conference in Auckland, which will be updated closer to the AGM/Conference.

Members get the first chance to buy from the society seedbank at a reduced rate ($2/packet) before it is released to the general public.

Other Benefits include:

Access to local branches and it's wealth of knowledge at "grass-roots" level. A warm welcome at any branch meeting and meeting new friends.
Attending talks or slide shows at branch meetings. Online photos.
Advice on cultivation like soil mixes, potting, watering, pesticides etc.
Online discussion forum.
Help in buying or obtaining further cactus and succulents.
Maybe cheaper pots, potting mixes, fertilisers and insecticides through bulk buying by the branch.
Borrowing books from branch Libraries.
Participating in cactus crawls, bus trips, dinners, plant shows etc put on by your branch.