The CSSNZ is dedicated to the Growing of Cactus & Succulents in New Zealand

Extensive branch network across NZ

We hold an annual Conference & AGM each year, plus shows and displays locally for the general public

The CSSNZ prints a quarterly journal, and operates a seedbank with early release and cheaper prices for members.

Fibonacci numbers and patterns in Cactus and Succulents ... 4/7

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Some common trees with their Fibonacci leaf arrangement numbers are:
1/2 elm, linden, lime, grasses
1/3 beech, hazel, grasses, blackberry
2/5 oak, cherry, apple, holly, plum, common groundsel
3/8 poplar, rose, pear, willow
5/13 pussy willow, almond

Sunflower flowerhead:
The seeds form spirals (patterns that the eyes sees) curving both to the left and the right, counting the spirals gives you 2 Fibonacci numbers

Golden spiral - Milky Way, DNA, Whirlpools, rams horns, Tornados, Fingerprints, Shells all exhibit the golden spiral which is a direct derivative of Fibonacci numbers.

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