The Cactus & Succulent Society of America is an international community dedicated to advancing the appreciation, knowledge, research, and conservation of cacti and succulents.
Latest News
“Cactus and Succulent Journal” – Volume 97-1
February 16, 2025
C&SJ 2025 Vol. 97-1 will be mailed in February 2025. Notable themes in this issue include Mojave Desert Land Trust, a trip to the Big Bend region of Texas, Oddballs: an ongoing study in unusual plant populations, and much more …
Historic Legal Victory for Cactus Conservation
February 13, 2025
Chilean cactus species confiscated from the traders
Summary of Minutes of the January 19, 2025 Board Meeting
February 9, 2025
Important updates were discussed, including membership status, the upcoming 2025 convention, financial reports, and new initiatives such as purchasing rare seeds for sale.
Vintage Cactus & Succulent Book Auction
January 31, 2025
The January 26, 2025 auction of CSSA vintage cactus and succulent books ends on Sunday, February 2nd
Webinar: Tackling the Illegal Trade in Threatened Plants
January 31, 2025
Explore the problems and challenges of tackling illegal plant trade with Dr. Carly Cowell
Past Webinar: Exploring Winter-Growing Mesembs
January 13, 2025
Dive into the fascinating world of mesembs With Matthew Opal, a botanist at the UCOnn Botanical Conservatory.
🌵 Exciting Resource for CSSA Affiliates: Plant-of-the-Month Suggested Guidelines! 🌵
December 29, 2024
Looking to enhance your club meetings with engaging, educational activities? The Cactus and Succulent Society of America (CSSA) is thrilled to share a comprehensive guide for organizing Plant-of-the-Month (POM) activities!
“To The Point” – Winter 2024
December 24, 2024
The latest issue of To The Point is here, and it’s full of useful information collected from our members, staff, volunteers, and the newsletters of CSSA affiliate clubs.
Biography: Curt Backeberg
December 20, 2024
Backeberg, Curt (1894–1966)—author of Die Cactaceae (in six volumes 1958–62) condensed into Das Kakteenlexikon (one volume, 1966) and describer of many new cactus genera and species.
“Haseltonia” Number 31
December 11, 2024
We are excited to share that Haseltonia 31, the Cactus & Succulent Society of America’s premier annual scientific journal, is now open for pre-order!
Past Webinar: Cacti and Succulent Judging
December 5, 2024
“So You Want to Know More About Cactus & Succulent Judging!” with Joe Clements
CSSA 2025 Biennial Convention – Registration
November 21, 2024
Registration is Open for all CSSA Members for the 2025 CSSA Biennial Convention for Standard, Life, and Fellow Members*