Join the CSSA
| Membership Benefits | Standard Membership | Supporter Membership |
|---|---|---|
| 12-month membership term with optional automatic re-billing | $55/year US, $65 Canada, $75 International † | $20 |
| Available Worldwide | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cactus and Succulent Journal – Published since 1929, featuring stunning photography, expert articles, and new discoveries from around the world * | ✓ | |
| NEW – Digital Access (view only) to new issues of the Cactus and Succulent Journal, beginning with CSJ 98-1 | ✓ | |
| To the Point digital newsletter published quarterly as a PDF, and available exclusively in your member portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Eligible to Purchase a $10 Associate Membership ** | ✓ | |
| CSSA Biennial Convention early registration and discount | ✓ | |
| Voting privileges | ✓ | |
| Eligibility to participate in all CSSA Photo Contests | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Huntington Admission during Annual Show & Sale 🌵 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Access to purchase seeds from our Seed Depot (where available) | ✓ | ✓ |
Membership Help
- No email address associated with your membership?
- Email Us and include your name, city, and email address if you have one.
- Renewing by mail?
- Download the Membership Form and mail it with your check to: CSSA, PO Box 41187, Pasadena, CA 91114
- Questions, Need Help?
- View our FAQs / Terms of Service
- Click View My Membership (above) and use the Contact button to request assistance
- Want to Make a Donation?
- Click here to go to the donation area of our shop
Membership Term & Journal Delivery
Membership is valid for one year from the date of purchase.
Standard Members receive four issues of Cactus and Succulent Journal (CSJournal) during their membership term.
To receive specific issues within the calendar year, please note the following cut-off dates:
- Issue 1: Join or renew by January 31
- Issue 2: Join or renew by April 30
- Issue 3: Join or renew by July 31
- Issue 4: Join or renew by October 31
Members joining or renewing after a listed cut-off date will begin with the next scheduled issue.
*Shipping Policy & Statement on Taxes, Fees, and Delivery
The Cactus and Succulent Society of America (CSSA) is not responsible for any taxes, tariffs, customs duties, or import fees that may be incurred. These charges are the responsibility of the recipient and are not included in membership or shipping fees paid to CSSA.
CSSA is not responsible for items lost, stolen, or damaged in transit. Once an item has shipped, the risk of loss transfers to the recipient. The digital edition of Cactus and Succulent Journal serves as the replacement for any print issues that are lost, stolen, or damaged.
†International Postage
To cover additional postage costs, the 12-month (4-issue) Standard Membership rate is:
$65 USD for Canada
$75 USD for all other regions outside the United States
**Associate Membership
Associate Memberships may only be purchased by a Standard Member for an individual residing in the same household. Associate Members receive the same benefits as Supporter Members, with two additional privileges:
- Voting rights
- Eligibility to purchase tickets for CSSA Biennial Conventions
Associate Members do not receive Cactus and Succulent Journal in print or digital form.
🌵 Free Huntington Admission During the Annual Show & Sale – Standard, Supporting, Life, and Fellow CSSA members will be emailed a link, from the member portal, to sign up for a free admission ticket for entry during the Annual Show & Sale. All Affiliates Society representatives will receive the same email to share with their members. Once completing the form, members will receive a confirmation email from the Huntington approximately a week before the event with a link to their ticket. One free ticket per member. Membership will be verified.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.