ABOUT ORANGE COUNTY CACTUS & SUCCULENT SOCIETY
Overview
We are a non-profit organization founded in 1973 out of an interest group developed during the Fullerton Arboretum’s first ever Green Scene. We are also the local affiliate of the national Cactus and Succulent Society of America.
Our charter is to stimulate interest in the culture, propagation and preservation of cactus and succulent plants. We do this by providing a forum for sharing this interest and providing fellowship with other enthusiasts.
At the meetings, members and visitors share information, growing tips, and exchange plants. Guest speakers describe their world wide travels exploring plants in natural habitats. We go on field trips to the desert and to cactus dealers. Local cactus dealers often show up at the meetings and many people bring in free plants for others.
Meeting Location
Anaheim United Methodist Church
1000 S. State College Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92806-4998
Visitors are always welcome.
Mailing Address
OCCSS, PO Box 1087, Anaheim, CA 92815
Typical Agenda
Meetings feature presentations or workshops by experts on all aspects of our hobby including propagation, culture, research, education, and travel to interesting plant habitats world wide. Refreshments are served. There is also a plant raffle, sales of plants and supplies, and a discussion table for plants brought in by members to get help on culture or identification or just plain show and tell.
In addition to sharing in the combined knowledge and experience of our group, members receive a monthly newsletter, access to our large library of cactus and succulent books and will be able to participate in club activities such as our annual Show & Sale, field trips, garden tours, grower visits and other special events.
Why Become a Member?
Members share in the combined knowledge and experience of our group. They receive a monthly newsletter and access to our large library of cactus and succulent books.
Members have the opportunity to take field trips, garden tours, go on grower visits and participate in our show and sale events and other special activities held throughout the year.
Hi:
I have a large number of prickly pear cactus outside that are infested with mealy bugs. I have tried spraying them with a combination of love oil and casteel soap and it has not helped. Any suggestions would be welcomed! I can send picture if that would be helpful.
Thanks for your time and sharing your expertise!
Peter
Hello Peter,
There are several solutions available via Home Depot, Lowe’s or Amazon. BioAdvanced 3-In-1 Insect, Disease and Mite Control, Concentrate, 32 oz is one example. I would recommend that the plants be sprayed before sunset so that the insecticide won’t burn the plants, avoid spraying while the sun is out. I would follow up with another treatment in a week. As always, read the label for best results.
Good luck,
Rei