The Cactus & 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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Biography: A Salute to Joseph Nelson Rose
September 16, 2024
Dr. Rose (1862–1928) is best known as the junior author of the great monograph, The Cactaceae, written in collaboration with Nathaniel Lord Britton
Biography: Michel Adanson
September 1, 2024
Adanson, Michel (1727–1806)—colonial discoverer of the genus Adansonia, the Baobab tree, which is named in his honor and describer of the genus Kalanchoe, among others.
Past Webinar: Cactus Restoration – Do Transplants Stand a Chance
August 29, 2024
Lane Butler and Raul Puente Martinez share their lessons from “Echinocereus arizonicus” subsp. “arizonicus” in central Arizona.
“Cactus and Succulent Journal” – Volume 96-3
August 16, 2024
C&SJ 2024 Vol. 96-3 mailed on August 28th. Notable themes in this issue include
the cover shot photo contest, Leptocereus chrysotyrius in the Sierra de La Güira, Piñar del Río Cuba, a new Agave species (Agavaceae), Aloe erinacea, and more …
Past Webinar: Dudleyas in the Wild
August 7, 2024
Kelly Griffin and Jeremy Spath explore the world of Dudleyas
Affiliates Committee announces Affiliate Rep meeting for September
August 2, 2024
Affiliate Reps and Club Presidents, join us for the upcoming CSSA affiliate meeting.
Did you know the CSSA funds an intern at the Huntington?
July 25, 2024
Meet Our Most Recent Intern, Emily
Safely Transporting Your Purchases from Shows and Sales
July 25, 2024
Attending cactus and succulent shows and sales can be an exciting experience for plant enthusiasts. However, once you’ve made your purchases, the challenge of safely transporting your new plants home begins. Here are some tips and tricks to ensure your cacti and succulents arrive home in perfect condition.
Past Webinar: The Legacy of Professor Werner Rauh and Travels in Peru with Pamela Koide Hyatt
July 9, 2024
Pamela Koide Hyatt will discusses the works, travels, and plant discoveries of the late Professor Rauh, as well as her extensive work with “Tillandsias.”
CSSA 2025 Officer Nominations
July 8, 2024
Announcing the Nominees for Officer Positions at the Cactus & Succulent Society of America, Inc.
“To The Point” – Summer 2024
June 19, 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.
CSSA 2024 Annual Meeting – Replay
June 8, 2024
The CSSA 2024 Annual Meeting was held on June 15, 2024, at 12:30pm.
Past Webinar: Central New Mexico with Rob Romero
June 6, 2024
Rob Romero takes us on a tour of some of his favorite areas of central New Mexico and showcases some of his favorite cacti.
CSSA 2024 Show & Sale – Affiliate Info
May 31, 2024
This year’s 57th Annual Cactus & Succulent Society of America’s Show and Sale will take place at The Huntington from June 28th to 30th