Palm Ponytail

A rounded trunk and a fountain of curling leaves give Ponytail Palm its unmistakable shape. A good choice when your instinct is to water less often.

A good fit: For a first plant or a lower-maintenance addition to your collection.

Care at a glance

• Light: Bright indirect light to full sun
• Water: Drought-tolerant; water when soil is completely dry
• Care: Beginner
• Pets: Listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Keep away from pets that chew.
• Growth: Slow-growing, upright with fountain-like leaves and a bulbous trunk

Beaucarnea recurvata

What arrives

One live plant in the selected option. Pot size refers to the container, not the plant’s height. Leaf patterns, size, and growth vary naturally; photos show examples.

A little plant advice

Let the soil dry out completely before watering again, because this plant handles drought far better than soggy roots.

Shipping & arrival

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