The CSSA has been educating our members and the public on xerophytic plants, horticultural practices, and desert ecosystems for nearly 100 years. Only a tiny fraction of this work is represented on the web at this point, and new resources are always emerging. As we to strive to make information available, come back to this page to see what’s new!
Plant Tips
How-to videos and other resources. Whether you are a beginning grower or a seasoned plant enthusiast, these resources will help you get your footing in the hobby and keep your cacti and succulents thriving.
Safely Transporting Your Purchases from Shows and Sales
Writing plant names
Book Reviews
Are you in need of deep research on the plants of a specific genus or region or some other topic? Book reviews from the last 100 years of the Cactus and Succulent Journal can get you started.
Book Review – “Die Echinocereen der Baja California” by Gerhardt Frank
Resources
Local Resources
Whether you’re a seasoned plant expert or a beginner, your local cactus and succulent society is one of the best resources available to you.
Local societies provide a community where plant enthusiasts come together to share their passion. They are a treasure trove of information and lasting friendships. Beginners can learn from seasoned growers, gaining insights into proper care, propagation techniques, and pest management. Experienced members, in turn, benefit from the enthusiasm and fresh perspectives brought by newcomers.
Local society activities typically include monthly meetings with a show-and-tell and a lecture or demonstration. They also put on horticultural “show and sale” events – exhibiting plants raised by local growers and selling plants to raise funds and educate the public. We encourage everyone to get involved in these in-person activities at the local level
Conservation: Avoid being part of the problem
By learning to identify endangered species and the warning signs a plant might be habitat collected, you can avoid being fooled when these are offered for sale.
Just remember, knowledge is only the first step. It’s still up to all of us to do the right thing when presented with an offer that seems “too good to be true”.
The below poster was produced by www.ethicalcactus.com with a Conservation Grant from CSSA.
