Calibanus hookeri
Clumps of long thin dull-gray green leaves emerge from a large caudex that can reach 1-2 feet in diameter with age. The skinny, tall leaves are upright in the center of the plant and then arch down as they mature.
The balls on the 7 gallon are around 7"-8"
The balls on the 15 gallon are around 10"-12"
Synonyms: Beaucarnea hookeri
Calibanus caespitosus
Dasylirion caespitosum
Dasylirion hookeri
Corporate Clients (The King hangs hard)
Movies:
RoboCop (1987)
RoboCop 2 (1990)
Hot Pursuit (2015)
Television:
USA Network's Queen of the South (2019)
Botanical Gardens:
New York Botanical Gardens
Oklahoma City Zoo/Botanical Gardens
Mercer Arboretum in Houston, Texas
Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Zoos:
Houston, TX Zoo
San Antonio, TX Zoo
Other Clientele:
Houston, TX Rodeo
The Cactus King's cacti and succulents have gone international! If you ever find yourself in China with a little spare time, head to the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom. It is the largest Aquarium in the world (no big deal, pun definitely intended).
The Cactus King's plants are also featured in the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom's partner parks. These include their water park, amusement park, crocodile park and botanical gardens.