Selected Plants of the 2008

National Capital Cactus & Succulent Society

2008 Show and Sale



Super Kabuto Astrophytum


Astrophytum asterias 'Super Kabuto'

Grown and Exhibited by:  Emma Fritze

This plant won a First Place Ribbon in the Beginner's Section.  



Gymnocalycium saglionis

Gymnocalycium saglionis

Grown and Exhibited by:  Bob Stewart

This plant won the Best in Show ribbon for the Cactus Category.   This plant was grown from seed and is now 23 years old.  It is placed outside in full sun in the frost free part of the year and comes back inside during the winter.  G. saglionis is native from northern Argentina, and southern Bolivia in South America. 








Gerrardanthus macrorhizus

Gerrardanthus macrorhizus

Grown and Exhibited by:  Hadley Nation

This plant won the Best in Show ribbon for the Other Succulent Category. 





Ariocarpus furfuraceus 'Hanabotan'


Ariocarpus furfuraceus 'Hanabotan' (Cauliflower & Dinosaur)

Grown and Exhibited by:   Brett Nation

This plant won the First Place Ribbon in the Ariocarpus Section.



Tehprocactus Collection

Grown and Exhibited by:   Bob Petza

This collection won the Best In Show Ribbon for the "Other Category" section of the Plant Show.

Jade Plant in 2008 Show




Crassula ovata  (Jade Plant)


Grown and Exhibited by Ben Burkhardt

Winner of the Frist Place Ribbon in the Crassula Section