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Calibanus hookeri
Also Known As
- Beaucarnea hookeri
- Calibanus caespitosus
- Dasylirion caespitosum
- Dasylirion hookeri
- Mexican Boulder
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1'-2'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Calibanus hookeri plant details
Calibanus hookeri is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Calibanus hookeri
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Calibanus hookeri
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Large caudex, 1 to 2 feet, with grassy leaves, winter-growing, outside in Bay Area.
By: Cactus Jungle
Moderate water when actively growing. Light Shade to Full Sun. Small Pink Flowers in 12" Stalk. Dioecious Outdoor/ Indoor. sun.
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
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Gardening facts about Calibanus hookeri plant
How to Grow Calibanus hookeri
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
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