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  • Not to be Missed – Rare Plant Auction

    on 8 September, 2017

    A real treat for the succulent enthusiast is the Rare Plant Auction scheduled for Sunday 24 September 2017 during…

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  • Plant of the Month – Sept 2017

    on 6 September, 2017

    Mesembryanthemum tortuosum (Sceletium tortuosum) (Linneaus 1753) AKA: Kanna, Kougoed One of the oldest mesembs known to the western world. It became known…

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  • Bookings Open – Expert Talks – Vetplantfees

    on 16 August, 2017

    Not to be missed is our range of FREE talks by plant experts on each day of…

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  • Bookings Open – Veld Walks – Vetplantfees

    on 9 August, 2017

    The Veld Walks hosted by local succulent expert and guide Kevin Koen are now open for registration. The walks…

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  • Plant of the Month – Aug 2017

    on 6 August, 2017

    Aloe microstigma (Salm-Dyck 1854) AKA: Karoo-aalwyn Is one of the most wide spread aloes in southern Africa, occurring from Ceres to…

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  • Plant of the Month – July 2017

    on 2 July, 2017

    Crassula ovata (Miller 1768) AKA: Jade Plant, Kerky Bush, Beestebul, Kerkij, Plakkies

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  • Demonstration Garden Update

    on 14 June, 2017

    ALMOST DONE The work on the demonstration garden at the Calitzdorp Station is almost complete and just in time for…

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  • Plant of the Month – June 2017

    on 5 June, 2017

    Aloe ferox (Miller 1768) AKA: Cape Aloe, Capealvyn, Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe, and Tap Aloe

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  • Photo Feedback: Work Party – Demonstration Garden – 23 May 2017

    on 23 May, 2017

    GLOVES ON. SHOVELS OUT! Work on the demonstration garden at the Calitzdorp Station kicked off at 09:00 this morning. Our…

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  • Photo Feedback: Veld Walk – Sunday 14 May 2017

    on 17 May, 2017

    As a society, we are proud to provide feedback on our very first veld walk this past Sunday (14…

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Meaning of Vetplant

Succulent plant lovers everywhere refer to their passion as "fat plants". "Vetplant" is the Afrikaans word for succulent and a literal translation of the English "Fat Plant".

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