Beyond the Desert into the Forests and Valleys: an Introduction to Epiphytic Cacti

By Jorge Quiñónez
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 – 7:00 pm Pacific Time (California)

Members and visitors can attend in person in San Francisco,
or register or join the meeting in progress on Zoom.


Program Description

This talk delves into the world of epiphytic cacti, exploring the main groups and insights on propagation. Along the way, he discusses accidental epiphytes, plant posers, a pinch of biogeography, and some tips based on years of experience. The presentation blends botanical information, personal insights with practical cultivation advice, making it accessible to both novice and experienced growers seeking to expand their knowledge of succulent plants.

About our Speaker

Jorge Quiñónez, a school psychologist in Salinas, California, has been cultivating
succulents for a decade, with a recent focus on South American species. He also serves as the program director of the Monterrey Bay Area Cactus and Succulent Society.

Show & tell table: Echeveria on the succulent side, epiphytic cacti on the cactus table, and Cyphostemma for pachyforms, plus anything else that’s looking good or in flower.

Featured grower: TBD.

Snack table:, There will be a shared spread, but we suggest bringing something every couple of months if you partake regularly. As a thought, we are often short on drinks.

Meeting Agenda

7:00 Mingling and announcements
7:30 Formal presentation starts promptly with Society business
7:35 Show and Tell Table
7:50 Leg stretch
7:55 Featured presentation


Watch Online

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We will attempt to simulcast on our YouTube channel.


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