Yucca rigida
The Yucca rigida is indigenous to the northern Mexican states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango and Zacatecas. A gorgeous and slow growing succulent, this Yucca forms upright stems with little branching. Leaves are 3' long and 1" wide. They are pale silver to whitish-gray with narrow yellow margins. Leaves tend to be slightly waxy, stiff and grow in tight clusters. These clusters in turn form beautiful, dense rosettes on top of the stems. As time passes, older leaves fall off, providing a larger and larger glimpse at the stunning, fibrous, soft gray trunk underneath. Whitish-yellow flowers form in clusters and hang downward perched atop their 2'+ spike. Blooming season typically occurs during late spring.
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.