Succulents galore for plant enthusiasts

The Johannesburg Succulent Society held its annual show where prize-winning plants were on display and a variety on sale at a successful event in Fairland.

Chairman of the Johannesburg Succulent Society Gerhard Sieburg. Photo: Emily Wellman Bain

The Johannesburg Succulent Society held its annual show at Fairland Walk Shopping Centre and said it was one of their most successful ever.

Chairman of the group, Gerhard Sieburg said, “We had to change venues at virtually the last minute, which was stressful, but it has turned out wonderfully.”

The winning succulent comes from the Eastern Cape and is extraordinary to look at. Photo: Emily Wellman Bain

Apart from succulent lovers who made a deliberate effort to attend the event, shoppers of the centre happened upon it unintentionally. Sieburg said this additional stream of visitors was ‘great’ and said new people had become members as a result.

The aims and objectives of the society are to promote knowledge about the water-wise plants and to cultivate and propagate them with a view to contributing to their protection and conservation.

Letitia Uys has a lovely stall and is full of joy on the day. Photo: Emily Wellman Bain

They meet monthly on the first Saturday of the month at 14:00 at the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens where talks are given, plants are sold and where enthusiasts can mingle.

If you would like to learn more about the society, visit www.joburgsucculentsociety.com or email jhbss.info@gmail.com.