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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2024 CSSA Cover Shot Photo Contest Winners Announced
May 23, 2024
We are thrilled to unveil the talented winners of this year’s photography contest! After receiving an overwhelming number of stunning entries, our judges had the difficult task of selecting the best of the best. Thank you to everyone who participated…
“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.