Plant Quick Guide

Origin:

Southeastern Mexico, Belize, Guatemala

Height:

10' -20'

Light:

Medium to bright light

Water:

Allow top half of soil to dry out between waterings. In winter, water only enough to prevent the soil from drying out completely. Avoid getting the trunk wet because it is prone to rot; water the potting mix instead. Remember to always use room-temperature water when watering your houseplants.

Soil:

A fast-draining medium, such as cactus potting mix is ideal.

Fertilization:

Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced (such as 10-10-10) water-soluble fertilizer at half the recommended amount on the label. Don't feed in winter, when growth is slower.

Humidity:

5% - 40%

Temperature :

65°F - 80°F

Does it Bloom?

Yes, but rarely

Propagation:

Can be sown from seeds. In spring, you can remove the offsets that grow from the base of the plant and pot them in their own containers.

Does Not Ship To:

AK, HI, PR

Ponytail Palm

Beaucarnea recurvata
Common Name: Ponytail Palm, Bottle Palm, Elephants Foot Tree

 
$19.99
Minus Plus
Description

The Ponytail Palm (Beaucamea) is an evergreen perennial.   This palm however, it not actually a palm at all.  It's a succulent.  It consist of a large, domed, "stump", which tapers off into a thinner stem.  From the top of the stem, one or more rosettes of long, green, leather leaves develop as the plant ages.  Indorrs, the leaves can get up to 3 feet long but outdorrs, they may be double that length.  Ponytail palms are part of the agave family, but while the leaves are rough to the touch, they are much less stiff and thorny than generally expected from an agave.  It has become an ornamental plant due to its ability to thrive indoors and retains water through its swollen trunk. 

This plant is pet and children safe.

Shipping

Orders will ship from either our CA or FL location. 

Most orders ship USPS with the packing methods pictured below. Larger orders may ship FedEx. *Please note that we have additional packing procedure for tall, big, and multiple plants. Tall/ big plants are stabilized with a wooden stick and shipped using special inserts that lock in houseplants.  

Care Guide

Its easy-care nature makes it a popular house plant. Thriving in nearly all indoor conditions, this palm tree look-alike prefers dry air and soil, and rarely needs fertilized. You'll find it's easy to grow and drought-tolerant. Its swollen base stores water, so occasional lack of water will do no harm. Keep them dust-free by spraying leaves with room-temperature water, then wiping them with a soft cloth. Cleaning the leaves will also help to prevent spider mites that prefer the same dry living conditions as the ponytail palm tree.

30-Day Guarantee

We will replace any houseplant that fails to thrive within 30 days of placing your order. Replacement plant shipping cost is at the customer’s expense. Proof of failure may be requested in the form of a picture sent to our customer service team. Houseplants are not included in the 1 year tree guarantee.

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