43rd Annual Succulent Plants Symposium

Since 1983, The Huntington has hosted this annual gathering of succulent enthusiasts for a program of speakers on a range of topics related to this charismatic and popular group of plants. The day-long event features five presentations on various aspects of succulent botany, conservation, horticulture, and natural history. Also included are opportunities for socializing and networking over coffee and lunch, a silent auction, and a plant sale in The Huntington's succulent nursery. 

Key Details

• Symposium registration includes general admission to The Huntington.
• Advanced ticket reservations close on August 21 at noon. A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase at the door. Due to catering deadlines, lunch cannot be guaranteed for at-the-door ticket purchases and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

For questions about this event, please contact Heather Allison at hallison@huntington.org

Program 

8:30 a.m. | Registration and Continental Breakfast

9 a.m. | Welcome Nicole Cavender, The Huntington

9:15 a.m. | “Dudleyas in situ: The Latest Finds and the Lesser Seen” Jeremy Spath, Hidden Agave

9:50 a.m. | “What is a Boojum?” Robert Villa, The Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill, University of Arizona

10:35 a.m. | Break and Silent Auction Opens

11 a.m. | “Can We Save Cactus We Love? Science, Conservation, and Community Action in a Changing Climate” Tania Hernández, Desert Botanical Garden

11:45 a.m. | Lunch (Desert Garden Open)

1:45 p.m. | Celebrating the Career and Contributions of Karen Zimmerman Sean Lahmeyer, The Huntington

1:50 p.m. | “Once and Future Arabian Aloes” Tom McCoy, Temecula, CA

2:35 p.m. | Break and Auction Closes (Last chance to place bids)

3 p.m. | “The Northern and Central Andes: Cactus and Succulent Highlights” Stefan Campbell, Cactus Explorer Tours and Consulting

4:30 p.m. | Plant Sale in the Nursery Open to symposium registrants only

Top image: Sulcorebutia canigueralii, Desert Conservatory Collection. | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Collections.