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  • Botanical Name: Beaucarnea recurvata
  • Common Names: Ponytail Palm
  • Description: The ponytail palm is an evergreen perennial native to Eastern Mexico. It has become an ornamental plant due to its ability to thrive indoors and retains water through its swollen trunk. Much like a palm tree this plant can grow to be 30 feet tall in its maturity.

Growing Zones

10 - 11
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Low Temperature

50°F

High Temperature

100°F

Fragrant

No

Polinator Required

No

Polinator Friendly

No

Flower Color

Creamy White

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil

Well-draining, gritty cactus mix

Moisture

Low

Sun Exposure

Bright light; tolerates direct sun

Mature Spread

2–4 ft indoors

Mature Height

4–6 ft indoors (much taller outdoors)

Bloom Period

Summer when mature (outdoors)

Pruning Time

Remove spent flower stalks; rarely needs pruning

Pet Safe

Yes

Perennial / Annual

Perennial

Evergreen / Deciduous

Evergreen

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