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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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! 🌿
Biography: Curt Backeberg
Backeberg, Curt (1894–1966)—author of Die Cactaceae (in six volumes 1958–62) condensed into Das Kakteenlexikon (one volume, 1966) and describer of many new cactus genera and species.
“Haseltonia” Number 31
We are excited to share that Haseltonia 31, the Cactus & Succulent Society of America’s premier annual scientific journal, is available to order online!
Past Webinar: Cacti and Succulent Judging
“So You Want to Know More About Cactus & Succulent Judging!” with Joe Clements
CSSA 2025 Biennial Convention – Registration
Registration is Open for all CSSA Members for the 2025 CSSA Biennial Convention for Standard, Life, and Fellow Members*
CSSA Election Results Announcement
We are pleased to announce the individuals elected as officers and board members for the upcoming term:
“Cactus and Succulent Journal” – Volume 96-4
C&SJ 2024 Vol. 96-4 mailed on November 15, 2024. Notable themes in this issue include:
Irwin Lightstone shows us how to create better digital photos; Grower’s Spotlight with Donnie Barnett; Agave utahensis with Dan Zarrella; and more …
Past Webinar: The Cacti of Utah
Kipp Lee will discuss his knowledge of native plants and cacti of Utah
Vintage Cactus & Succulent Book Auction
The CSSA has received a remarkable collection of vintage cactus and succulent books
CSSA 2025 Biennial Convention – Schedule
The CSSA Biennial Convention welcomes succulent and enthusiasts of all experience levels