Welcome to the
Connecticut Cactus & Succulent Society (CCSS)

Make friends, improve growing skills, discover new plants, meet experts.  Learn, learn & learn some more.

Newsletters are published monthly (except January).  Past issues can be viewed in the archive.

We meet all over Connecticut! Check the schedule for upcoming locations, times, and topics.

Our 2025 show & sale will take place April 12 -13 in Bristol, CT! Did we mention admission is free?

John Spain, CCSS co-founder, author and renowned expert on winter hardy cacti presents his slide collection.

Got questions?  We've got answers!
Cultural guides and our recommended list of cactus & succulent vendors.