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President’s Note
It has been hectic this month, what with all the end-of-year holiday aftermath, but I’m looking forward to
our club meeting coming up on the 7th of February. I’m pretty sure we have Woody Minnich lined up as
our speaker. Victor has contacted him and received a positive response. It’s been over two years since
Woody last did a club presentation (January 2006 and before that, March of 2005). However, he was
here for one of our show/sales in 2007. Woody needs no additional introduction from me. He is an
honorary member of our club and a giant in the world of cactus and succulents. This excerpt came from
the Tucson Cactus and Succulent Society newsletter in September 2005:
Woody Minnich grew up in the desert and has been a cactus and succulent enthusiast his entire
life. He has made over one hundred trips to Mexico and South Americas studying cacti and other
succulents. He is an authority on a number of genera. He has given lectures and presentations
about cacti in habitat from his many trips to locations all over the world. Woody is also an avid
photographer and always includes special photos in his presentations.
Woody’s presentation to us next month will likely be on Socotra, an Island in the Arabian Sea, at least
that is the one I suggested from the choices he offered. Woody will also be bringing some plants for
sale.
The meeting itself will also highlight our Cactus Points Awards program for the past year. The awards
themselves have finally arrived and I hope everyone who was notified that they were receiving an award
(or placed an order for the shirts from L. L. Bean) will be on hand.
Additionally, Paula Garrett will be giving us a preview of the upcoming Plant Affair sponsored by the
Arboretum at UNLV in March, which will feature a number of presentations on cacti and succulents by
our own club members, and Susan Kent will be filling us in on our own Celebrate Cactus event in April at
Turner’s Greenhouse.
Lots of good stuff! I’m sure Liz will tell us what goodies to bring for our gastronomic pleasure as well.
And Susan will be bringing raffle plants and a special plant for auction.
Finally, for our Executive Board members, a reminder that the Board meeting will be held before the
regular meeting. We’ll meet in the usual place at 6:00 p.m. Please be on time. I’ll open up the building
at 5:30 if you would like to come and help set up. Since the last meeting we have spruced up the place
a bit. I think you will be pleasantly surprised. For sure you will be able to see better; we replaced
something like 45 burned out overhead fluorescent bulbs!
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Next Meeting Date/Time Monthly Meeting Programs:
February 7, 2008 February Feature: Woody Minnich – likely topic is,
Regular Meeting Starts at 7:00 PM
“Socotra, an Island in the Arabian Sea.” See “bio” in
Please come early to help set up! Board
Meeting starts at 6:00 PM President’s Note.
Members with last names ending in N-Z
please bring refreshments. ++++++++++
Annual Dues Were Due in January!
Meetings are the first Thursday every month To remain a member, please act NOW!
at the Garden Club near Lorenzi Park, at the
corner of Washington & Twin Lakes Drive. Individual - $15.00; Household - $25
http://www.csssn.org Lists the club Officers Name(s): ____________________________________
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If you have an e-mail address, we e-mail the Street: ______________________________________
newsletter. If you wish a paper copy, please
notify Liz at dicnliz7067@netzero.net. City, State, Zip ________________________________
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Planned Events Phone: ______________________________________
Get family and friends together for a self-
guided great winter or spring outing. e-mail address: ________________________________
February 7, 8, 9 caravan with Victor to email & website are default methods of communication.
Southern Cal! See web site for details!
UNLV's Leisure Lecture Series: "A Plant
Affair" 3/1, 3/15, 3/16, 3/29 & 3/30
April 12 and 13 – DOUBLE HEADER! We will collect dues at the meeting or you may mail them.
Celebrate Cactus Show & Sale - at Thanks for your continued interest!
Turner’s CSSSN – Membership
Nevada Garden Clubs Spring Show - at P O Box 571101
Lorenzi Park Garden Center
Las Vegas, NV 89157
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Planned Speakers
March: Mark Muradian
April: Mark Dimmitt
Turner-Greenhouse- http://www.turner-greenhouse.com
Dave & Kris Turner
645-2032 4455 Quadrel Street, Las Vegas, NV 89129
We specialize in Cactus & Succulents for the Landscaper & Collector
Native Nevada Cactus, Hedgehogs, Beavertails Red & Golden Barrels, Rainbow Cactus
Yuccas, Joshuas, Ocotillos, Aloes, Agaves
We also have a large selection of additional Succulents from all over the world for the house & patio.
If you have veggie or tropical plant gardening We are always looking for rare, special, and large
questions, contact club member, Leslie Doyle, aka specimen Cactus & Succulents to buy.
the “Tomato Lady” Call 1-800-384-4559
http://www.sweettomatotestgarden.com E-mail calplants@yahoo.com
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Succulent Care Tips: genus SANSEVIERIA (family Agavaceae)
By Susan Kent
The many different Sansevieria species (50+) are native to Africa and
the East Indies. The plant can grow profusely outdoors in parts of
California and Florida, but they are not native to that area. They vary
greatly in potential size, and coloration. In addition to the many species
that seem to be solidly identified, several hybrids and undocumented
plants exist which confuse even the experts. Nurseries misidentify
specimens by accident or from having been misinformed. The photos
here are not presented for identification purposes, but rather to illustrate
the specie diversity within the genus. Kris Turner has a private
collection from which she sometimes propagates. The collection is
among the most diverse in the area, and the source for the photos
accompanying this article as well as some books. B. Juan Chahinian’s
plant key and books are valuable resources on the genus. A “Robusta” that’s spiro-
The International Sansevieria Society has one of many websites on distichous
which one can see great photos and learn more as well. Sadly, the site
is under reconstruction, so resources are presently limited.
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All 3 above are S. trifasciata Hahnii. Left is possibly “White Gold” which is a direct descendent S. t. laurentii.
Center is a possible sport of “Golden Hahnii.” Far right is “Silver,” marginata.
S. kirkii (above) sometimes with S. suffruticosa – Likes to hang in a basket (center photo) or creep along
a copper hue; light affects leaf atrium floors; stolons increase the ease of propagation as shown on the
blotching; capitate raceme right even when blooming.
inflorescence
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“CACTUS” CARE TIPS:
LAS VEGAS VALLEY ESTABLISHED PLANTS IN WINTER
BY SUSAN KENT
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GENERAL WATERING GUIDE** FOR ESTABLISHED (12 + months in the ground) CACTUS,
YUCCAS, JOSHUAS, OCOTILLOS AND AGAVES
(Adapted with permission from theTurner-Greenhouse Suggested Care Guide)
Visit the nursery for a full copy of the care guide.