ponytail palm vs elephant foot Beaucarnea recurvata

ponytail palm vs elephant foot Beaucarnea recurvataBeaucarnea recurvata Ponytail palm The large, water storing caudex base of Ponytail Palm is what draws attention and gives it one of its common names, Elephant Foot. Not really a palm at all, the long, bright green strap like draping leaves that form on top of the bare, smooth trunk is why most people call it Ponytail Palm. They are adaptable and drought tolerant, but look tropical. Apply water to the root zone, avoid water on the crown, and provide

Beaucarnea recurvata - Ponytail palm

The large, water-storing caudex base of Ponytail Palm is what draws attention and gives it one of its common names, Elephant Foot. Not really a palm at all, the long, bright green strap-like draping leaves that form on top of the bare, smooth trunk is why most people call it Ponytail Palm. They are adaptable and drought-tolerant, but look tropical. Apply water to the root zone, avoid water on the crown, and provide them with well-drained soil. Remove any dead or dried leaves as they occur. **Ships bare root**

Growth Guide

These key details will help you understand how your plant will grow and what conditions bring out its best.

     Exposure: Full to part sun

    Watering: Moderate to low

     Mature Height: 6-15 feet

     Mature Width: 4-6 feet 

     Ships: Bare root   Why bare root?

Plant Highlights

A quick snapshot of what makes this plant stand out.

     Easy To Grow

     Slow Growing

    Good For Pots

    Fire Resistant

    Deer Resistant

Plant Highlights

A quick snapshot of what makes this plant stand out.

     Easy To Grow

    Good For Pots

Where To Plant

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     Hardiness Zone: 9-11

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