Ponytail Palm
Beaucarnea recurvata
Asparagaceae · Houseplant
A swollen water-storing trunk topped with a fountain of curling strap leaves — pet safe, sculptural and forgiving of neglect.
- · Water deeply, then let it dry completely.
- · Use a heavy pot; the crown gets top-heavy.
- · Give the brightest window available.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 1-13
- Sun: Bright light to full sun
- Water: Low
- Maintenance: Low
- Type: Houseplant
- Mature size: 3-8 ft indoors tall · 2-4 ft wide
- Bloom season: Rare indoors · Cream
- Pollinator friendly: Not particularly
- Container suitable: Yes
- Cold tolerance: Indoors year-round; hardy to 25F outside
- Heat tolerance: Excellent
- Soil: Fast-draining cactus mix
- Growth rate: Slow
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