Ponytail palm
Beaucarnea recurvata
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How to care
Beaucarnea recurvata, commonly known as the Ponytail Palm, is a popular houseplant known for its unique appearance and low maintenance needs. It features a bulbous trunk that stores water, making it drought-tolerant. The plant thrives in bright, indirect light but can adapt to lower light conditions. It's important to avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot.
Light Preference
Full Sun
Part Shade
Size
- Height
- 1.5 m – 2.5 m
- Spread
- 0.1 m – 0.5 m
- Years
- 2 – 5
Preferred soil
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Acidic
Alkaline
Neutral
Propagation
Cutting
Life Cycle
Perennial
Lives for more than two years.
Hardiness Zone
9a
-6.7°C – -3.9°C
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Leaves
- Evergreen
- Green
Flowers
- Showy
- Fragrant
- White
Other names
- Elephant's foot
Taxonomy
- Order
- Asparagales
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Genus
- Beaucarnea