Category Presentation Recordings

Enjoy these long-form talks given by top succulentists, researchers, horticulturalists, and growers. The presentations were recorded during our webinars or at our conventions (though a few others we found interesting may eventually show up here.) Videos link through to YouTube, so be sure to like and follow us there.

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Past Webinar: Pre-Contact Agaves in the Southwestern United States

🌵 Rediscovering Lost Crops among the Hohokam and Other Arizona Cultures

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2025-10-23

2025 San Diego Talks, Convention Presentations, Presentation Recordings

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.

CSSA Admin
2025-10-07

Conservation, Conservation Webinars, Education, Events, Past Webinars, Presentation Recordings, Webinars

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.

CSSA Admin
2025-10-01

2025 San Diego Talks, Convention Presentations, Presentation Recordings

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.

CSSA Admin
2025-09-12

Conservation, Conservation Webinars, Events, Past Webinars, Presentation Recordings, Webinars

Past Webinar: Global Conservation of Cacti: Challenges and Opportunities

🌵 Join us for “Global Conservation of Cacti: Challenges and Opportunities” with Dr. Bárbara Goettsch, exploring threats and strategies to protect these remarkable plants.

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2025-09-02

2025 San Diego Talks, Convention Presentations, Presentation Recordings

Flowering Southern Patagonia

Elisabeth Sarnes presents findings from her and her husband Norbert's botanizing trip to Southern Patagonia, including flora, fauna, culture, and an abundance of flowering cacti.

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2025-08-07

Conservation, Conservation Webinars, Events, Habitat Tour Webinars, Past Webinars, Presentation Recordings, Webinars

Past Webinar: Searching for “Aztekium”

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.