| Botanical name | Beaucarnea recurvata |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Shade Shade – Prefers Low Light Levels.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Ponytail palm, bottle palm |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This plants fountain of leaves becomes steadily denser as it matures. |
| Uses in landscape design | This plant can reach 6m in ideal conditions, so be careful where you plant it. |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Interesting planting ideas | This plant is particularly good for indoor containers. |
Beaucarnea recurvata (Ponytail palm, bottle palm)
- Botanical name: Beaucarnea recurvata
- Common name(s): Ponytail palm, bottle palm
- Categories: Indoor Plants, Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
A curiosity, rather than a thing of beauty, this is a fascinating plant nonetheless. It is particularly good for indoor containers. As the trunk gradually elongates, the bulbous base swells in a curiously irregular manner. Its fountain of leaves becomes steadily denser as it matures. A slow grower that needs a dry climate, it can reach 6m in ideal conditions, so be careful where you plant it.
Family: Asparagaceae
Synonym: Beaucarnea inermis
Botanical Pronunciation: bow-KAR-nee-uh ree-kur-VAY-tuh.
Beaucarnea recurvata requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
This plants fountain of leaves becomes steadily denser as it matures.
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