Description
Ponytail Palm is an Easy to Grow Houseplant
Ponytail Palm trees, Beaucarnea recurvata, are some of the easiest plants to care for and difficult to kill. They’re so easy to grow, it makes them great for beginners. Just don’t over-water it and this plant is nearly indestructible.
This best-selling houseplants are most popular as an ornamental plant. They are not a typical palm tree. In fact, they are not closely related to most palm trees. They are slow growers but can get up to 3 feet tall as a houseplant.
The most striking feature of the Ponytail Palm is the swollen base of the trunk. The texture of the trunk looks and feels scaly like the foot of an elephant and is also known as Elephants Foot. The extraordinary thickening of the trunk serves as a water reservoir against dry spells, This allows the tree to go up to four weeks without water.
Performs well in low or high lighting conditions. The Ponytail is an excellent choice for home, office or anywhere. Very easy indoor plant to grow & care for.
Frequently Asked Questions
They are are considered pretty easy to grow. Most houseplants suffer from too little watering. The Ponytail Palm is drought tolerant and will hang tough if watered infrequently.
No! Ponytail Palm are a great houseplant for homes with dogs and cats.
Yes. Ponytail Palms will do best in a bright room. Another option is to place it within a few feet of a southern facing window. If you place it right at the window, direct sunlight could harm the plant.
Technically, they are not palm trees. They belong to the Asparagaceae family which are succulents. Are Ponytail Palms easy to grow?
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