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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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,…
“Cactus and Succulent Journal” – Volume 97-3
August 27, 2025
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 …
Explore the Impact of CSSA Research Grants
August 4, 2025
Over $167,000 in Research Grants Awarded Since 2008
CSSA Conservation Article
August 3, 2025
CSSA Featured in IUCN Newsletter: A New Chapter in Conservation
CSSA 2025 Biennial Convention – Speaker Presentations
August 3, 2025
🎥 Featured Video Series: Speaker Presentations from the 2025 CSSA Biennial Convention
Past Webinar: Searching for “Aztekium”
August 2, 2025
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the beauty and biodiversity of northeastern Mexico through the lens of one of its most dedicated field naturalists.
Preserving Habitat of “Lithops pseudotruncatella f. alpina” in Namibia
August 1, 2025
Conservation grant to purchase critical habitat
Past Webinar: Show and Sale in South Africa
July 8, 2025
Learn about Calitzdorp Succulent Society and their show and sale, Vetplantfees, the preeminent succulent show and sale in South Africa
CSSA 2025 Annual Members Meeting – Recording
June 26, 2025
The CSSA 2025 Annual Members Meeting was held on June 21, 2025, at 9am (Pacific)
“To The Point” – Summer 2025
June 26, 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.
2025 CSSA Photo Contest Winners: A Succulent Paradise
June 21, 2025
2025 CSSA Photo Contest Winners Announced
CSSA 2026 Board Nominations
June 21, 2025
Announcing the Nominees for 2026 Board Positions of the Cactus & Succulent Society of America, Inc.
CSSA 2025 Annual Members Meeting
June 10, 2025
The CSSA 2025 Annual Members Meeting will be held on June 21, 2025, at 9am (Pacific)
Past Webinar: Agavaceae Surprises in Southern Mexico
May 28, 2025
Agavaceae Surprises in Southern Mexico