Beaucarnea recurvata
Ponytail Palm
Description
A popular palm lookalike, the Ponytail Palm is usually sold as a small pot plant. Older plants can grow remarkable large with towering specimens occasionally seen in gardens in warmer parts of the country.
Origin
Mexico
Form and size
Solitary, often branching with age. Eventually to over 3m (8m in the right climate) with a massive, swollen base. Not a palm but a member of the lily family.
Preferred habitat
Outdoors in full sun. Grows well in most coastal and temperate areas of the North Island.
Growth rate
SlowRate
Outdoors
Yes
Indoors
Yes (well-lit position)
Wind
Very good tolerance
Sea winds
Very good tolerance
Sun
Excellent tolerance
Dryness
Excellent tolerance
Frost
To -2°C
As an indoor plant
Robust and fail-safe indoors. Will require a sunny position.
Additional Comments
Larger grades available on request
Sizes and Prices
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