The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly – Some Infamous Australians

About Attila Kapitany

Attila Kapitany is a leading expert on Australian succulents. He has written and co-authored 18 books or publications on cacti and succulents including large tomes on Copiapoa and Echeveria.

Over 45 years ago, with his brother Jeno, they established several nurseries, both wholesale and retail, that are now Australia’s largest centres for succulent research, development and marketing. 

Attila often works with botanists to research and write publications about unusual and rare Australia desert flora. Attila and his wife Michele also have a one acre botanical garden (aside from the house and garden where they live.) The most unique component of this garden is the successful trials incorporating Australian native species to show the public and the horticultural industry what can be achieved. He has regularly appeared on television, radio and stages around the country and internationally. His website is also dedicated to increasing the awareness, appreciation, conservation and cultivation of Australian native succulent flora: www.australiansucculents.com.

In the last 20 years he has become best known for his work with Australian native succulents and other xerophytes including bottle trees, grass trees and cycads. Along with the Australian Government, Attila helped organise a series of postage stamps featuring his favourite plants.