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Family: Agavaceae (but in other
classifications it is indicated to belong to the Nolinaceae,
Dracaenaceae or Liliaceae
family)
Scientific Name: Calibanus glassianus
Origin: North central Mexico
Etymology: The genus is named for Shakespeare's monster,
Caliban. It contains only this
species, and is closely related to the
genus Nolina.
Synonyms:
Cultivation: 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).
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