The Cactus and Succulent Society of America is an international community dedicated to advancing the appreciation, knowledge, research, and conservation of cacti and succulents.
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CSSA updates Code of Conduct regarding habitat collected plants
February 2, 2024
In order to address the increased pressure for field-collected plants, the CSSA Board of Directors, in cooperation with our Conservation Committee, has adopted a Code of Conduct for CSSA members. Please feel free to use this Code of Conduct as a template,…
Summary of Minutes of the January 18, 2026 Board Meeting
March 3, 2026
Important updates were discussed, including membership status, the upcoming 2027 convention and centennial in 2029, financial reports, and moving the library.
Webinar: Rare Plant Monitoring with Scent Detection Dogs
March 3, 2026
Learn how detection dogs are helping protect rare plants, plus insights on propagation, seed studies, plant salvage, and species reintroduction.
“Cactus and Succulent Journal” – Volume 98-1
March 1, 2026
C&SJ Volume 98, Number 1 (2025) is now available, and it’s a standout issue filled with stories, science, history, and practical knowledge from across our community. Whether you’re a grower, researcher, historian, or long-time enthusiast, this issue has something special waiting for you.
Board Member Spotlight: Jackson F. Burkholder
February 21, 2026
The Cactus and Succulent Society of America is proud to spotlight board member Jackson F. Burkholder, whose passion for cactus research and plant anatomy continues to enrich both our organization and the broader botanical community.
Dudleyas: Unveiling Living Art on the cliffs, the New, Beautiful and Strange
February 19, 2026
Explore Dudleyas in the wild with succulent legend Kelly Griffin, co-author of a recent book on the genus.
BioOne Subscribe to Open Threshold Met – All 2026 Content Will Be Open Access
February 17, 2026
Supporting Open Access Through BioOne
Update – “Echeveria laui” Climate Impact Study
February 10, 2026
Surveying “Echevaria laui” with drones
CSSA Conservation Grants
February 5, 2026
Update about how CSSA uses your Conservation Contributions
Australian Cycads along with other Spinescent & Xerophytic Succulent Plants
February 4, 2026
Australian plant guru Attila Kapitany shows us cycads and spiny plants from the wilds of his home country.
Past Webinar: Crime Pays, but Botany Doesn’t
February 2, 2026
“Plants are doing wild, incredible things all around us—and most people walk right past them.”
— Joey Santore (Crime Pays But Botany Doesn’t)
Update – Preserving Habitat of “Lithops pseudotruncatella f. alpina” in Namibia
February 2, 2026
The CSSA supported the purchase of critical habitat at one of only two known sites for a distinctive and potentially new species – “Lithops alpina.”
Argentina Cacti: the Importance of Habitat Knowledge in Taxonomy
January 28, 2026
Plant Explorer Guillermo Rivera explains how geographic proximity and other factors can provide a framework for evaluating lumper versus splitter debates.
Affiliates Committee 2026 Updates and Announcements
January 23, 2026
Affiliate Reps, Officers, and Newsletter Editors – view the annual letter from the CSSA Affiliates Committee