San Antonio Cactus and
Xerophyte Society
Established in 1977
Our mission to promote the study, propagation, conservation, protection, and public awareness of cacti and other succulent plants.
San Antonio Cactus and
Xerophyte Society
Monthly Meetings are held every third Wednesday of the month at 7pm at the
San Antonio Garden Center
3310 N. New Braunfels,
at New Braunfels & Funston.
Meetings Include Educational Speakers, Plant Auction and Plant Raffle. Members are encouraged to participate in all club activities
and provide additional content in the form of
mini programs and show & tell displays.
Other Club Benefits include our monthly newsletter SACXS FACTS, club field trips, and access to national programs through our affiliation with the Cactus & Succulent Society of America.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SACXS Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
7:00 PM
at the San Antonio Garden Center
July Meeting Program:
"SACXS Legacy Project: What's the Big Deal"
By Barbara Schulze
Chairman of the SACXS Legacy Project
July’s program will be “SACXS Legacy Project: What’s the Big Deal”.
Barbara Schulze, LP Chairman, will present the program that includes:
• The Ecological Importance of Cacti and Succulents
• Why cacti and succulents are in trouble around the world,
• The development and goals of the Legacy Project,
• Ways that you, as a collector or a merchant, can promote ethical sustainable practices as you develop your collection or business,
• How to purchase on-line cactus/succulents/seeds safely and ethically, and
• How to differentiate between field-collected cactus & seed-grown cactus.
At the end of program, members of the audience will have a chance to answer questions about topics covered during the presentation. Those that answer questions will then, have a chance to win seed-grown cactus. Audience participation will be encouraged during the entire presentation.
Visitors are Welcome!
Want to Find Out More About SACXS? Be Our Guest at the July 17 Meeting.
SACXS Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of Each Month at the San Antonio Garden Center, 3310 N. New Braunfels in San Antonio.
Meetings also feature Auction & Raffle Plants
Map to the Garden Center:
Here's What You Will Learn at the Meeting...
General Info about SACXS events and the Legacy Project.
Interesting facts about cacti and succulents in general.
How to join and get involved in the club.
Meeting will also include a plant auction and plant raffle.
SACXS: Not Only a Club, Also a Non Profit
High School Seniors and Eligible College Students Application Deadline:
April 30th, 2025.
Click Here for Larry Murphy Scholarship
Click Here for Paul Kibler Scholarship
Current Board Members
Nominations from membership begin in September and appointments are voted in at the November general meeting
2nd VP
Membership
Chirstopher Day
Recording Secretary
Ronald Andring
3rd VP
Field Trips
David Feller
Publicity Secretary
Rene Garcia