Origin and Habitat: Locality unknown (Mexico, Northern America)

• Calibanus sp.

Description: This Calibanus sp.SN|11009]]SN|22182]] differs conspicuously from Calibanus hookeriSN|11009]]SN|11009]] in its stem, which is largely above ground. The bark has large plates or small protruberances. Like Calibanus hookeriSN|22182]]SN|11009]], the rosettes of leaves of this species almost always emerge directly from the surface of the globular trunk without any elongated stem.

Cultivation and Propagation: Because of its extreme drought tolerance, it makes a great container plant for light shade to full sun, or is an excellent foliage accent in a dry garden in warm regions. Might look its best in a vase shaped terra cotta pot to allow the leaves to drape downwards. It needs moderate water when actively growing, little water the rest of the time, if established. Outdoor it needs heavy soil with excellent drainage and circulating dry air. It is a tough plant. Having been bred to endure dry air and drought, it will survive for years in less than ideal conditions. It can stay in the same pot for a number of years since it prefers to be a bit rootbound.
Propagation: Seeds; it cannot be reproduced by cuttings of the caudex (or leaves).