Cactus Courier
Newsletter of the Cactus and Succulent Society of San Jose


 Elton Roberts - Electric Cactus Acid Test

We have learned from Elton Roberts regular feature in the Cactus Courier, "Grower's Garden". In particular, Elton has provided us with his analysis of water pH and how it affects the growth and habits of cacti and succulents. Our program for January will be a presentation by Elton on this subject.

Additionally, the theme for the Mini Show will be what we have learned from Elton's column. Members are encouraged to bring in plants that they have learned about in his articles, plants that have benefited from what they have garnered from his articles, or any plant that relates to his articles in any way.




Plants of the Month for January:

Cactus:         Open • Advanced • Novice  
What I learned from Elton Roberts and the Grower's Garden
 
Succulents:         Open • Advanced • Novice  
What I learned from Elton Roberts and the Grower's Garden
 
Something Special:         Open • Advanced • Novice  
What I learned from Elton Roberts and the Grower's Garden
 
Beginners' Luck:         Novice Only  
What I learned from Elton Roberts and the Grower's Garden




Members with last names starting with A through F should bring a snack for the January meeting.


The Cactus Courier is the newsletter of the Cactus and Succulent Society of San Jose (CSSSJ). The members of the CSSSJ freely contribute the materials published herein. The accuracy of information and opinions expressed are those of the contributors. The deadline for submissions is the 20th day of the preceding month. Scannable hardcopy and Windows format text files sent via email or on 3.5-inch disk are acceptable as input. Send newsletter articles to Rich Kroll at: csssj@ckart.com