The illustrations are helpful in the identification of plants, both in collections and in the veld. In the journal emphasis is placed on plants from Southern Africa, the rest of Africa and Madagascar, although succulents from the rest of the world also feature regularly. The journal has already attained international status and is highly esteemed among succulent enthusiasts the world over. Being an international journal the language used is English. In this newsletter activities of the Society and its branches as well as other matters which are of interest to members are made known.
Members have, for instance, the opportunity to swop plants and seed.
An established reference library, specialising in publications on succulents and related plants and named in honor of Dr. G W Reynolds, famous for his pioneering work on Aloes, is available in Johannesburg. To give members an opportunity to build up plant collections without endangering plants in nature, pure seed is made available to members. Expeditions are also undertaken to areas where plants are being destroyed due to development. These plants are then re-established in gardens or other suitable areas. The collections are carried out under the supervision of Nature Conservation departments who issue the necessary permits.