Calibanus hookeri
4 inch
$25.00 USD
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Calibanus hookeri
$25.00 USD
Native to Mexico, Calibanus hookeri is an unusual succulent prized for its rounded, woody caudex and fountain of slender, grasslike leaves. Its deeply textured, corky base stores water, helping it withstand dry conditions while giving mature specimens the appearance of a boulder topped with blue-green foliage. Despite its grassy appearance, it belongs to the asparagus family and is closely related to the ponytail palm. Now botanically classified as Beaucarnea hookeri, it remains widely sold under its familiar Calibanus name. Slow-growing and long-lived, this sculptural plant makes a distinctive specimen for container collections and dry gardens.
☀️ Light
Full sun to bright, filtered light. Acclimate gradually to direct sunlight when moving outdoors. Indoors, provide your brightest window.
💧 Water
Water thoroughly, then allow the growing medium to dry between waterings. Reduce watering during cool weather or when growth slows. Avoid leaving the pot in standing water.
🌱 Soil
Use a gritty, fast-draining cactus mix amended with pumice or perlite. Keep the exposed caudex above the soil surface and use a pot with drainage holes.
🌡️ Temperature
Thrives in warm conditions and tolerates cooler weather when kept relatively dry. Protect potted specimens from prolonged freezing and cold, wet conditions.
💨 Humidity
Prefers low to moderate humidity with good airflow. Does not require misting.
🪴 Fertilizer
Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertilizer at quarter to half strength during active growth. Pause feeding when growth slows.
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This plant took a little while to get here. When it arrived, a lot of its leaves were off. Customer service was outstanding. This plant is a fast growing plant, so I expect it will come right back. If not, it will be replaced. The packaging was outstanding. The plants were very protected during the shipping process. I would buy from Sarah again.
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Was not disappointed with plant. Beautiful, clean well planted.
Packaging was exceptional.
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It’s looks great pretty much no damage to leaves even with it being a taller plant
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Outstanding shopping experience! Contacted seller once on shipping question and had an immediate response! The seller went the extra mile on packing…even to the point of labels identifying shipment as fragile and live plant.
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Thank you very very much!
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Love love love this little guy! Got a caudex collection now and he’s a great addition. Already growing and climbing like crazy. Thanks so much!
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S
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M
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