Looking for a visually striking woody caudex plant? Look no further than Calibanus hookeri, also known as the Mexican Boulder or Soap bush! This perennial succulent is a true stunner, with its rosette growth habit and narrow grass-like foliage reaching up to 1 foot tall and 1-2 feet wide. And let's talk about those flowers - creamy, reddish, purplish that bloom in the summer that are sure to make your garden pop!
It needs moderate watering and high-maintenance care in order to thrive. Plus, it's toxic for pets so make sure you keep it out of their reach! On the upside though, Calibanus hookeri is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant making it perfect for those who love gardening. If you're living in USDA hardiness zones 9-11, then consider this calibanus succulent for your home or garden. It is just easy to care for – requiring only Full sun(bright light) and minimal watering. These plants favor a well-drained soil mix with specialized succulent potting soil, so it's easy to find a succulent potting mix here at Planet Desert.
And if you're looking for a challenge, try propagating this slow-growing succulent using seeds during winter dormancy. Trust us - the effort will be worth it when you see this unique plant flourishing in your garden!
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Sun Exposure
Toxicity
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Calibanus hookerii |
| Common Name | Silver dollar plant, hookeri plant, maxican grass plant, maxican bolder |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Flower Color | White, cream-white (With redish or purplish tinge) |
| Genus | Calibanus |
| Growth Habit | Clump -forming |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 1 ft. tall, 1-2 ft. wide |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Plant Type | Perennial succulent |
| Propagation | By seeds, divisions |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, pests resistance, disease resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | specialized succulent potting soil, |
| Special Features | Striking flowers, easy to grow |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, safe for pets(Keep away from children) |
| Watering Needs | Low |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Looking for a visually striking woody caudex plant? Look no further than Calibanus hookeri, also known as the Mexican Boulder or Soap bush! This perennial succulent is a true stunner, with its rosette growth habit and narrow grass-like foliage reaching up to 1 foot tall and 1-2 feet wide. And let's talk about those flowers - creamy, reddish, purplish that bloom in the summer that are sure to make your garden pop!
It needs moderate watering and high-maintenance care in order to thrive. Plus, it's toxic for pets so make sure you keep it out of their reach! On the upside though, Calibanus hookeri is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant making it perfect for those who love gardening. If you're living in USDA hardiness zones 9-11, then consider this calibanus succulent for your home or garden. It is just easy to care for – requiring only Full sun(bright light) and minimal watering. These plants favor a well-drained soil mix with specialized succulent potting soil, so it's easy to find a succulent potting mix here at Planet Desert.
And if you're looking for a challenge, try propagating this slow-growing succulent using seeds during winter dormancy. Trust us - the effort will be worth it when you see this unique plant flourishing in your garden!
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Sun Exposure
Toxicity
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Calibanus hookerii |
| Common Name | Silver dollar plant, hookeri plant, maxican grass plant, maxican bolder |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Flower Color | White, cream-white (With redish or purplish tinge) |
| Genus | Calibanus |
| Growth Habit | Clump -forming |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 1 ft. tall, 1-2 ft. wide |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Plant Type | Perennial succulent |
| Propagation | By seeds, divisions |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, pests resistance, disease resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | specialized succulent potting soil, |
| Special Features | Striking flowers, easy to grow |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, safe for pets(Keep away from children) |
| Watering Needs | Low |