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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“Cactus and Succulent Journal” – Volume 97-4
C&SJ Volume 97, Number 4 (2025) is now available, and it’s a standout issue filled with stories, science, history, and practical knowledge from across our community. Whether you’re a grower, researcher, historian, or long-time enthusiast, this issue has something special waiting for you.
2025 CSSA Election Results
From the 2025 Nominations Committee: Ann Hopkinson, Chair, Roxie Esterle, and Vonn Watkins
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly – Some Infamous Australians
Australian plant guru Attila Kapitany gives an overview of continent’s native Australian and invasive succulents and how they support various ecosystems there.
Announcing the CSSA Awards Archive
The CSSA is proud to announce the launch of our new CSSA Awards Archive honoring those who have advanced our mission.
Past Webinar: Pre-Contact Agaves in the Southwestern United States
🌵 Rediscovering Lost Crops among the Hohokam and Other Arizona Cultures
New CSSA Supporting Membership for Affiliate Club Members
🌵 We’re excited to introduce a special membership program available exclusively to members of active CSSA Affiliate Clubs!
Uncarina: the Mousetrap Tree
Andry Petignat tells us about the genus Uncarina (distinguished by their hooked seeds). These Madagascar natives in the Pedaliaceae often grow into pachycaul trees.
Past Webinar: Beyond the Rock Gardens: Exploring the Genus Phemeranthus
🌵 Join us for a deep dive into the fascinating world of “Phemeranthus”—a genus of about 16 species known for their delicate beauty and surprising resilience.
“To The Point” – Fall 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.
Affiliate Spotlight: Connecticut Cactus and Succulent Society
Highlighting the good work of an East Coast club
New Resource for Affiliate Societies: Plant-of-the-Month (POM) Descriptions!
🌵 New POM Resources Available! 🌱
Tucson Club Introduces Kids to Plant Science
Cultivating Curiosity Grant Examples
Cultivating Curiosity: 2026 CSSA Youth Education Grant Initiative
CSSA – Cultivating Curiosity Grant
Scouring the Earth for Exceptional, Rare, and New Agaves
Jeremy Spath has spent the past 20 years exploring the natural habitats of agaves across the Americas.