Beaucarnea Recurvata

Ponytail Palm

Overview
Ponytail Palm - Houseplants - Plant Proper - 4" Pot
4" Pot
Ponytail Palm - Plant Proper - 6" Pot
6" Pot
Ponytail Palm - Plant Proper - 6" Pot
6" Stump

Beaucarnea Recurvata

Ponytail Palm

With a playful tuft of leaves atop a swollen succulent trunk, this quirky plant is a low maintenance favorite that will be right at home in any collection of cacti and succulents.

Price:
$13.50

Size: 4" Pot

4" Pot
6" Pot
6" Stump

Ponytail Palm

Scientific Name

Beaucarnea Recurvata

Origin

Eastern Mexico

Care

Minimum

Light

Bright

Water

Minimum

Pet Friendly

Yes

Care

As a succulent plant, the Ponytail Palm prefers low humidity levels and warm temperatures. It is generally an easy care plant with few pest or disease issues. The Ponytail Palm should be fertilized only during the spring and summer, with a diluted general houseplant fertilizer.

Light

The Ponytail Palm prefers bright light, but is a forgiving plant and can tolerate indirect to moderate light part of the time. Too low light for a long period will lead to slow, irregular growth.

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South · West · East

Water

Ponytail Palms are drought tolerant, and can go a few weeks in between waterings. They should be watered even more sparingly in the winter months. This plant is prone to root rot if overwatered, so be sure to allow the soil to dry out in between waterings.

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