"Cactus Travels From Across The Atlantic"

Presented by Stuart Riley

Stuart and Jane Riley will be returning to Tucson from their home in the United Kingdom to present another great presentation. As well as being keen cactus hobbyists, they have a cactus nursery in the UK and will be bringing a follow-up program to the one they gave in 2006 with more photos of collections, nurseries, shows and a few amusing stories from across the Atlantic with a bit of history thrown in too! This will be Stuart's first digital program and the first time any of the photos have been seen. Stuart and Jane have been spending their holidays in the United States since the early 1980s and always include Tucson on their travels.

Please plan to come in and welcome Stuart and Jane back to Tucson. Also be ready for a wonderful evening of fun and adventure from Europe!

Free Plants at the Meeting
Adenia Glauca
First described by Schinz in 1892, belonging to the Passifloraceae family. This species is from southern Africa and Botswana region, The caudex can get up to one meter or more in diameter (over time, of course) and the branches reach for up to three meters. It prefers well draining soil, should be heavily watered in the summer and can dry out in winter. The plant should be kept out of strong sun and prefers filtered/patio light. The flower is green/crème in color. Best for pot culture, as it is frost tender and should be moved indoors, left dry and dormant in the winter. Showy, tropical leaves are outstanding during the growing season. Chris Monrad