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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“Cactus and Succulent Journal” – Volume 96-2
May 20, 2024
C&SJ 2024 Vol. 96-2 is now available. Notable themes in this issue include The Huntington Botanical Gardens presents the 2024 Offering of the INTERNATIONAL SUCCULENT INTRODUCTIONS, saving saguaro cacti, conservation, Cape Region succulents, and a review of the book Elephant Trees, Copales, and Cuajiotes: A Natural History of Bursera by Judith Becerraand and David Yetman.
Past Webinar: Tree Aloes with Colin C. Walker
May 18, 2024
Colin C. Walker explores the world of tree aloes, the largest of the alooids.
The Lithops coleorum colony restoration project
April 25, 2024
This report back from Roy Earlé on his CSSA sponsored conservation project appeared in C&SJ 2023 Vol. 95-3. A courtesy link to the full article is provided.
Past Webinar: The Cactus Hunters with Jared D. Margulies
April 20, 2024
Jared Margulies delves into the world of global cactus and succulent collecting to explore how and why some of the most passionate lovers of these plants may engage in their illicit trade and what underpins this demand.
Past Webinar: Barrels of Baja with Greg Starr
March 16, 2024
Greg Starr will take you on a journey through Baja California through the eyes of the genus Ferocactus.
“To The Point” – Spring 2024
March 15, 2024
The latest issue of To The Point is here, and it’s full of useful information collected from our members and the newsletters of CSSA affiliate clubs.
CSSA recognizes Adam Harrower with Conservation Award
March 12, 2024
Adam Harrower receives the 2024 CSSA Award for Conservation
CSSA Cover Shot Photo Contest – 2024
March 7, 2024
The 2024 Contest has concluded — stay tuned for results Do you love taking pictures of cacti and succulents? Enter our annual photo contest to get your photo on the cover of the Journal and win a $100 gift certificate…
“Cactus and Succulent Journal” – Volume 96-1
February 29, 2024
Cactus and Succulent Journal Volume 96-1 is now available. Notable themes in this issue include Dudleya, Epiphyllums of Nicaragua, Namibia, and a review of the book The Cactus Hunters by Jared Marguiies.
Past Webinar: Tristan Davis – Once upon a time in Oaxaca
February 17, 2024
Back in 2017, while tromping around in the backcountry canyons of southern Mexico, a very strange cactus was discovered. Tristian Davis will take you on this journey of discovery, and along the way, you will see some of the sights and other plants in these little-studied remote canyons.
CSSA updates Code of Conduct regarding habitat collected plants
February 2, 2024
In order to address the increased pressure for field-collected plants, the CSSA Board of Directors, in cooperation with our Conservation Committee, has adopted a Code of Conduct for CSSA members. Please feel free to use this Code of Conduct as a template,…
“Haseltonia” 30 – 2023
January 24, 2024
Haseltonia 30 is now available, both in print and individual article downloads.
Past Webinar: Andry Petignat – Didiereaceae of Madagascar
January 20, 2024
Considered as “The Cacti of the Old World,” plants in the Didiereaceae family were thought to be restricted to Madagascar, where the species are characteristic elements of the spiny forests in the southern part of the country.
The full CSSA Archives are still accessible while we modernize.
December 15, 2023
The original Chuck Staples archives resources have been saved to a new location.