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BCSS Welcome

Discover the beauty of cacti and other succulents with the BCSS! Whether you are an expert grower or a novice – or are just thinking of starting up the hobby – the Society will guide you all the way.

With over 80 branches throughout the UK meeting monthly you will have the opportunity to meet other enthusiasts and to learn more about growing these amazing plants. CactusWorld, the Society’s beautifully illustrated quarterly magazine is just one of the many benefits that members receive. It contains articles about new species, plants in the wild, cultivation techniques and, of course, what the Society’s many branches and members are up to.

This website offers a wealth of information about the Society – including how to join – and is your gateway to the wonderful world of cacti and other succulents.

Come and join us!

BCSS Publications

Cultivation Leaflets

Want to learn more about these fascinating plants and how to grow them then you need a set of our full colour ...

Succulents in Nature

by Laura Guglielmone An English language publication of this fascinating book that was originally published...

A Gallery of Agaves

This book is the outcome of the slow appreciation over the years by the author of a genus of plants in the w...

Stapeliads (Refreshed)

by John Pilbeam An updated edition of this best seller.

Bradleya 34

Out now the latest edition of Bradleya, our prestigious yearbook. The 2016 edition contains over twenty articl...

Lithops 2nd Edition

This new edition with eight extra pages contains descriptions and pictures of all new taxa and cultivars since...

C&S of Baja California

This book is an account of the discovery by the author and friends over the past 34 years of the wonderful wea...

CactusWorld

Back issues of our highly respected, quarterly journal are avalable in our shop.

BCSS Journal

Need to fill a gap in your collection or find an old article? Copies of many older journals are also avalabl...

Previous Bradleyas

Many older Bradleya are available in our shop, although many are in short supply!

Ariocarpus et cetera

By John Pilbeam. The special, smaller genera of Mexican cacti.

Ferocactus

By John Pilbeam and Derek Bowdery.

Handbook of Shows

The latest edition of the essential guide for showing at BCSS organised plant shows.

Glossary of Botanical..

Glossary of Botanical Terms. Botanical terms with special reference to Succulent Plants.

Echinocereus

Inspiration for growing Echinocereus.

Bradleya

Call for Papers

The society will publish a Special 40th anniversary Conservation edition of Bradleya in 2022

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Seed List

The 2020-21 members seed list is out and full of interesting new additions to your collection.

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CactusWorld LIVE – Online Talks

I am very pleased to announce that we have been able to arrange the a sequence of live Zoom meetings. Read More

Botanical Gardens Directory

Updated The BCSS botanical gardens directory lists the public collections of cacti and succulents which can be visited in the UK. Several of our branches support the work of these gardens by providing advice, practical help, and even plants.

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Archive of previous month's newsletters.

Newsletter

The Forum

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If you're having plant problems, need an ID, want to discuss cultivation, or see wonderful travelogues from round the world then please don't hesitate to visit the forum.

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Ralph Martin's Field Number Database

This valuable resouces is now hosted by the BCSS, Ralph will continure to curate the database, while the BCSS will provide the resources to ensure its future.

Field Number Database

Privacy Policy

British Cactus & Succulent Society Privacy Policy 2 February 2019

The privacy and security of your personal information is extremely important to us. More....

Branches & Regional Zones

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With over 80 branches throughout the country there is bound to be one near you.

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2020 BCSS Calendar of Events

Check out the branch, regional and national events in your area.

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Conservation

Earth Globe

Since 1993 the BCSS has supported projects designed to aid the conservation of cacti and succulents. Through the generous contribution of its members grants have been given to researchers around the world.

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