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 are finally back to in-person meetings! Check the schedule for upcoming locations, times, and topics.

Good News! The 2022 Show & Sale is scheduled for April 9-10 in Bristol, CT.

John Spain, our most venerable leader, co-founder of CCSS, author and nationally known expert on winter hardy cacti presents his slide collection.

Got questions? We've got answers!
Techniques, tips & tricks, dos & don'ts, our recommended list of cactus & succulent dependable resources.