10 minutes away from The Huntington Library, California Cactus Center is Southern California's premier specialty nursery featuring rare and common specimen from around the world. Started over 48 years ago, California Cactus Center in Pasadena, was the dream of Zhalermwudh and Maleenee Thongthiraj, Thai immigrants who came to pursue their American Dream. While he worked hard to provide for his wife and six daughters, Dr. Thongthiraj always had a passion for collecting cacti and succulents. He transformed his love for plants into a flourishing family-owned nursery. Taking care of the nursery is a family effort. All six daughter continue to maintain it.
