The Cactus and Succulent Society of America is an international community on a mission to promote the knowledge, appreciation, and conservation of cacti and succulents in cultivation and in wild populations.
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New CSSA Supporting Membership for Affiliate Club Members
🌵 We’re excited to introduce a special membership program available exclusively to members of active CSSA Affiliate Clubs!
Uncarina: the Mousetrap Tree
Andry Petignat tells us about the genus Uncarina (distinguished by their hooked seeds). These Madagascar natives in the Pedaliaceae often grow into pachycaul trees.
Past Webinar: Beyond the Rock Gardens: Exploring the Genus Phemeranthus
🌵 Join us for a deep dive into the fascinating world of “Phemeranthus”—a genus of about 16 species known for their delicate beauty and surprising resilience.
“To The Point” – Fall 2025
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.
Affiliate Spotlight: Connecticut Cactus and Succulent Society
Highlighting the good work of an East Coast club
New Resource for Affiliate Societies: Plant-of-the-Month (POM) Descriptions!
🌵 New POM Resources Available! 🌱
Tucson Club Introduces Kids to Plant Science
Cultivating Curiosity Grant Examples
Cultivating Curiosity: 2026 CSSA Youth Education Grant Initiative
CSSA – Cultivating Curiosity Grant
Scouring the Earth for Exceptional, Rare, and New Agaves
Jeremy Spath has spent the past 20 years exploring the natural habitats of agaves across the Americas.
Past Webinar: Global Conservation of Cacti: Challenges and Opportunities
🌵 Join us for “Global Conservation of Cacti: Challenges and Opportunities” with Dr. Bárbara Goettsch, exploring threats and strategies to protect these remarkable plants.
“Cactus and Succulent Journal” – Volume 97-3
C&SJ 2025 Vol. 97-3 mailed on August 22nd. Notable themes in this issue include
the annual photo contest, Saguaro Initiatives at Desert Botanical
Garden, Dudleya, growing in non-native environments, and more …
Flowering Southern Patagonia
Elisabeth Sarnes presents findings from her and her husband Norbert’s botanizing trip to Southern Patagonia, including flora, fauna, culture, and an abundance of flowering cacti.
Explore the Impact of CSSA Research Grants
Over $167,000 in Research Grants Awarded Since 2008
CSSA Conservation Article
CSSA Featured in IUCN Newsletter: A New Chapter in Conservation