The Cactus and Succulent Society of Western Australia - CSSWA

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The Cactus and Succulent Society of Western Australia - CSSWA The Cactus and Succulent Society of Western Australia, encourages and advances the cultivation of cacti and other succulent plants in Western Australia.

The Society meets on the second Sunday of each month (except December) at the City of Belmont RSL Hall, Leake Street, Ascot. The doors are open by 1:30pm, with the meeting starting at 2:15pm. The Society regularly organises educational and social activities for members including special interest group meetings, garden visits, plant sales, competitions, shows and special events. Members come from a variety of age groups and backgrounds and collectively possess an extensive and diverse range of knowledge and experience, which they are happy to share. Whether you're a gardener, collector, landscaper, or propagator, or just wish to share and appreciate the beauty and diversity of these plants, please contact and join us. We would love to share the passion with you and help you to explore, appreciate and grow these wonderful plants.

Here we go - the sign's up again! This one's going to be a ripper - you can't miss it. See you there.
18/10/2026

Here we go - the sign's up again! This one's going to be a ripper - you can't miss it. See you there.

The CSSWA crew (Trent Edwards, Ann-Maree Szymonek, and Caz Bowry) doing a great job at the Kalamunda Garden Festival las...
09/09/2026

The CSSWA crew (Trent Edwards, Ann-Maree Szymonek, and Caz Bowry) doing a great job at the Kalamunda Garden Festival last weekend ... and the latest CSSWA Monthly Calendar for your fridge door!

Bob got bit!My Monodenium guentheri var mamillare (now Euphorbia guentheri) pulled its usual annual ‘I think I will rot ...
26/08/2026

Bob got bit!

My Monodenium guentheri var mamillare (now Euphorbia guentheri) pulled its usual annual ‘I think I will rot off a few stems’ trick (no matter where or how dry I keep it). I am used to re-starting cuttings of this plant and its kin.

So – yesterday, off we went again. A drop of its milky sap dropped onto the bench while I cut it. Recognising that as a ‘danger Will Robinson’ moment I grabbed a piece of kitchen paper and wiped it up.

However, some of the sap must have seeped through the paper.

When I came inside last night, washed my hands and then washed my leaky eye (the tear duct is permanently blocked, so this is a part of my routine) – POW!

I had forgotten that, like many other Euphorbia saps this one dries to a latex that doesn’t wash off with soap and water, but still retains its potency.

The pain was much worse that E. tirrucalli, or any other Euphorbia I have ever experienced before. I washed it under a running tap for at least an hour, but still the pain didn’t subside, along with the streaming eye, nose, and running saliva.

In the end, I went to bed, hoping that it would sort itself out overnight – not much sleep.
Most of the pain is gone this morning, but it is still irritated, is essentially closed, and still streaming!

A lesson well learned!

We're off and racing! The banner's UP again - are you UP to it?See you there!.. and thanks again to Sam Petrie for the ...
23/08/2026

We're off and racing! The banner's UP again - are you UP to it?

See you there!
.. and thanks again to Sam Petrie for the muscles!!

You can find the CSSWA at Bunnings Baldivis’s Garden Corner on Tuesday 28 July 10-11am! You’ll see a range of unique pla...
01/07/2026

You can find the CSSWA at Bunnings Baldivis’s Garden Corner on Tuesday 28 July 10-11am! You’ll see a range of unique plants on display and enjoy a live repotting demonstration, with practical tips on caring for cacti and succulents at home. Learn about the best growing mixes and materials to help your plants thrive, and pick up simple, expert advice to build your confidence.

Here’s the link for more info and to book a spot if you’d like to come along: https://bookings.bunnings.com.au/events/au/event-registration?c__eventKey=71f60f23-8a65-42df-8896-70074a646ad0

A casualty of our recent pseudo-cyclone.Lots of bits available at the CSSWA June meeting, which is NOT tomorrow, but Su...
06/06/2026

A casualty of our recent pseudo-cyclone.

Lots of bits available at the CSSWA June meeting, which is NOT tomorrow, but Sunday 14 June.

Our Annual Lunch - doors open at 11.00 for set up. Shared lunch at midday (bring a plate of food to share).

Fund-raising American Auction of donated plants, plus the usual members only sales of plants, pots, raffle, etc. Meeting at the usual 2.15pm, including a presentation on Heritage Plants.

See you there.
.. not a member - join then!

Conophytum ratum - pic for attention, as they say.A reminder - the CSSWA May General meeting is on Sunday 3 May. Moved...
24/04/2026

Conophytum ratum - pic for attention, as they say.
A reminder - the CSSWA May General meeting is on Sunday 3 May. Moved forward because of Mothers Day on our usual bay.
Presentation by the Convention Crew - see what you missed!

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Meetings: City Of Belmont RSL Hall, 22 Leake Street
Ascot, WA
6104

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0438906229

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