Beaucarnea
(Ponytail palm) Recurvata
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Diameter
6.7"
Height
±21.7"
Loves
Sunny spots
Loves
Partly shady
Care level
Easy
Benefits
Air cleaner
Pet friendly
Non-toxic
The Beaucarnea Recurvata, lovingly nicknamed the ponytail palm, is instantly recognisable by its thick, water-storing trunk and the playful fountain of curly leaves on top. That swollen base is its secret superpower, letting it sail through a forgotten watering week without any drama. Native to the dry regions of Central America, it brings a touch of desert character to your living room. It grows slowly and steadily, becoming more sculptural with every year. Completely safe for cats and dogs too. An easygoing statement plant that practically takes care of itself.
Your Beaucarnea is about as easygoing as green friends get, thanks to the thick trunk that stores water like a reservoir. Give it the brightest spot you have, as it genuinely enjoys a few hours of direct sun. Water roughly once a month, letting the soil dry out completely in between, because overwatering is the only way to upset this one. Dry indoor air is no problem at all. Plant it in a well-draining, sandy mix and repot only every three years, as it likes a snug pot. Feed a few times during spring and summer. If the trunk ever feels soft, you have been too generous with the watering can. Bonus: it is completely safe for cats and dogs.
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Your order will be hand picked and packed in our strong and sustainable packaging as soon as possible, after which it will be delivered straight from our greenhouse to your door by your chosen carrier. You can follow the journey of your plants via the tracking link you receive in your mail. If you have any questions regarding your order and its shipment, you can get in contact with our support team.
We expect every order to arrive in tip-top shape. We take intensive care of the plants in our greenhouse and use special and as sustainable as possible protective packaging to ship our plants. We also wrote an extensive blog about how to unpack and prepare your plants for growth after shipping. However there are rare occasions where our plants don’t meet their full potential. That’s why all plants are guaranteed for 30 days after arrival, if still in its original nursery pot.
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Everything about Beaucarnea
The Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) is a well-known houseplant with different names, such as Elephant's Foot or Bottle Palm. It's famous for its unique look and comes from the dry parts of Mexico. The plant has long, slender leaves that grow from a big, round trunk. Among other famous indoor plants like Snake Plants and Dracaenas, it belongs to the Asparagaceae family.
