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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Historic Legal Victory for Cactus Conservation
Chilean cactus species confiscated from the traders
Summary of Minutes of the January 19, 2025 Board Meeting
Important updates were discussed, including membership status, the upcoming 2025 convention, financial reports, and new initiatives such as purchasing rare seeds for sale.
Biography: Benson Lyman
Benson, Dr Lyman David (1909–1993)—botanist, teacher and taxonomist, specializing on cacti of the
United States of America and Canada.
Biography: Louisa Bolus
Bolus, [née Kensit] Dr Harriet Margaret Louisa (1877-1970)—taxonomic botanist and describer of many new succulent taxa, with special interest in Mesembryanthemum.
Biography: Albert Blanc
Benson, Dr Lyman David (1909–1993)—botanist, teacher and taxonomist, specializing on cacti of the
United States of America and Canada.
In Memoriam: Chuck Staples (1932-2025)
Staples, Chuck (1932–2025)
Vintage Cactus & Succulent Book Auction
The January 26, 2025 auction of CSSA vintage cactus and succulent books ends on Sunday, February 2nd
Past Webinar: Tackling the Illegal Trade in Threatened Plants
Explore the problems and challenges of tackling illegal plant trade with Dr. Carly Cowell
Past Webinar: Exploring Winter-Growing Mesembs
Dive into the fascinating world of mesembs With Matthew Opal, a botanist at the UCOnn Botanical Conservatory.
Biography: Peter Bally
Bally, Dr Peter René Oscar (1895–1980)— discoverer, describer and botanical illustrator of many succulent
plant species from Africa.
Biography: Liberty Hyde Bailey
Bailey, Dr Liberty Hyde, Jr (1858–1954)—author of popular Hortus book and many scientific papers—known as the ‘Dean of American Horticulture’.
🌵 Exciting Resource for CSSA Affiliates: Plant-of-the-Month Suggested Guidelines! 🌵
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
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.
2025 Photo Contest: A Succulent Paradise
📸🌵 Calling All Photographers! 🌿