Highlights of the Cactus Fiesta Fair 3

Cactus and Succulent Society of the Philippines in cooperation with Quezon Memorial Circle Administration, Quezon City government and different sellers had a successful 3 -day bazaar and trade fair within the Runnex elevated garden within Quezon Memorial Circle.

L-R Mr. Izaach Quinopez, Mr. Jackieri Tiboldec, M. Jefferson Tiboldec and Jhunjie Tiboldec

The golden barrel cactus is one of the cacti and succulents that the group is selling. This specimen sized cacti cost about Php 20,000 and had been sold before the end of the show. Cactus Village is a wholesaler of cactus and succulents for more than 10 years . They used to have stalls in the defunct Manila Seedling Bank.

Address: Cactus Village Stall #30 Farmers Garden, Cubao , Quezon City 

Operations: Everyday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm 

Contact: 09466459115

ballpens being sold at the bazaar for as low as Php 20, Php 35 and Php 50.00 each

Mr. Francis Karl B. Calica is a cacti and succulent hobbyist for about 4 years. He sells is excess propagation and special quirky stuffs like keychains, ballpens.

For those who wanted to buy some cacti and quirky stuffs –  Francis Karl B. Calica FB 

Mr. Ray Ong

Among the highlights of the bazaar is the free lectures on basic cacti and succulent care and lectures of Mr. Ray Ong and Mr. Lino Rom were a big hit among visitors.

Photo credits: Ms. Amy Lastimosa, Mr. Karl Bernardo Calica

 

 

 

 

 

Cactus Fiesta Fair 3

CACTUS FIESTA FAIR 3 – Schedule of Lectures

The Cactus and Succulent Society of the Philippines, Inc. (CSSPI) invites all of you to its CACTUS FIESTA FAIR 3 happening on May 4 to 6, 2018 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Runnex Elevated Garden, Quezon Memorial Circle.

Whether you are an expert grower or a novice – or are just thinking of starting up the hobby – there is something for you at this event. Learn the basics of growing and caring for your cactus and succulents from CSSPI President Lino Rom, and for the experts out there, learn how to propagate your plants by Mr. Ray Ong’s lecture on Tissue Culture.

The first 100 guests will get free plants when you attend Sir Lino’s lecture on Saturday afternoon.

Among the Sellers:

Lino Rom Collection
*Arid and Aroids
*Xerophile by Mark Spitzer
*Caudex Obsession by Amy Lastimosa
*Succulent Cottage by Aireen Bernal
*Cactus Village
*The Cactus Experiment by Ronald Panelo
*Lyhfra Garden
*Plantaholic Garden by Savanah Lamsen
*Camille Cactilents
*RJ Cactus & Succulents by Rubiejean Rimando
*Concrete Jungle by Botchie and Jayvee
*Nonoy Sionosa & Lily Tan
*Miguel Syyap & Yony Ysky
*Soysoy Palma
*Greenyields
*Mary Ann Pontanos

Meet and greet your favorite sellers and other enthusiasts! Ask questions, get your answers!

For more information about this event, Please visit the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CSSPI2010/

Cactus Fiesta Fair 2 at Robinson’s Place , Manila

Cactus and Succulent Society of the Philippines in partnership with Robinson’s Place, Ermita will be having a 3-day show from Nov 17 at 10 AM to Nov 19 at 10 PM

The event is dubbed ” Cactus Fiesta Fair 2″ after the successful Cactus Fair 1 held last  May 5, 6, and 7, 2017  at the Hardin ng mga Bulaklak within Quezon Memorial Circle.

There will be cacti exhibit and short talks about cacti and succulents. Try to visit FB event page for more information about the event

Contact Person: Ms. Amy Lastimosa (Secretary) – Cactus & Succulent Society of the Philippines  

Mobile 0905 356 5353

 

 

Winners at the Cactus Fiesta Fair 2017

Cactus and Succulent Society of the Philippines held their Cactus Fiesta Fair at the Hardin ng mga Bulaklak ( Flower Garden) from May 5 to 7 and the winners of the best in booth was announced during the last day of the show.

Mr. Noel ” Botchie ” Canicula and Mr. Jayvee Agustin of Concrete Jungle

(Contact Mr. Jayvee Agustin : 0995-8878357 GLOBE )

Pia’s Garden specializes on pots and drip irrigation potteries .

Contact Person: Pia W. Santos -Mobile (0998-5542017 ) (0905-4451263)

There are at least 40 stalls selling different kind of cacti , succulents, pitcher plants, flowering plants, pots, fertilizers, indoor plants, tillandsia, roses among others.

organic bath soaps by Eros & Beamth

Cactus Fiesta Fair Winners

Winner of Best Cactus- Parodia schumanniana

Owner of Best Cactus : Ms. Ressie Paz Navarro

Winner of Best Succulent – Crested Graptoveria “Fred Ives”

Owner of Best Cactus : Ms. Ressie Paz Navarro

Winner of Best Booth (Fiesta Theme)

The Cactus Experiment by Mr. Ronald PaneloRonald Panelo

Lectures

10:30 am – “Initiation to the Asclepiad Cult” Tips on Cultivation and Propagation of Stapeliads Resource Speaker: Mr. Nonoy Sionosa: 2:00 pm – “SOS – Save our Succulents” A Lecture on Basic Care and Nutrition of Succulents including Common Pests and Diseases Resource Speaker: Mr. Ron Apostol.

May 6, 2017, 10:30am Lecture: Tips on Cultivation and Propagation of Stapeliads Resource Speaker: Mr. Nonoy Sionosa.

Cactus Fiesta Fair 2017

Cactus and Succulent Society of the Philippines in partnership with Quezon City government  and Quezon Memorial Circle administration will host a trade fair and exhibit called ” Cactus Fiesta Fair 2017” at the Hardin ng mga Bulaklak or Flower Garden within Quezon Memorial Circle facing East Avenue side.

This will be held on May 5, 6, and 7, 2017 . Aside from lectures/ talks on various cacti and succulents topics, there will also be a trade fair and exhibit.

There are no entrance fees and the public is invited to join the fair. The fair opens from 8:00am until 6:00 pm .

For those interested with the activities , there is an active FB page :

Contact Person: Ms. Amy Lastimosa (Secretary) – Cactus & Succulent Society of the Philippines

Mobile 0905 356 5353