Beaucarnea recurvata

Ponytail Palm

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Common Name:

Ponytail Palm

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

1

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

35°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

455 cm

Maximum width:

365 cm

Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) - Description

B. recurvata is native to Mexico. It grows up to 15 feet tall (possibly 30 feet in great age), and 6 to 12 feet wide. Clusters of bright green leaves arch and droop at ends of branches. Mature outdoor plants may bloom. It also does well indoors if given bright light and not overwatered.

Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) - Blooming

In spring or summer 4 ft. stalks appear from the middle of the rosette of leaves. Upon these stalks small green or white flowers are borne. Floral displays take second billing when compared with the erect foliar displays.

Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) - Growth

Does best in full sun exposure.

Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) - Planting

Plant seeds in spring when temperatures average 65°F (18°C).

Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) - Interesting facts

Although some species are called palms and bear a passing resemblence to them, they are in the Agave / Yucca family.