Houseplants · Bright light
Ponytail Palm
Beaucarnea recurvata
$17.99
A swollen, water-storing trunk crowned with a shock of curling leaves. Very hard to kill.
Size Nursery pot · total height
Ships Monday to Wednesday in a nursery pot with drainage. Planter sold separately.
30-day Arrive-Alive guarantee. If it arrives damaged or declines in the first month, we replace it.
Free shipping on orders over $75.
About this plant
Beaucarnea recurvata was previously known as Nolina recurvata. Its common names are Pony Tail Palm and Elephant’s Foot. Although called a palm, it is in fact a succulent, being a member of the Agave family.
These younger Pony Tail palms with orb shaped tubers look stunning as shelf and desk top plants. They are very easy to care for, making them ideal for almost everyone and an excellent choice for both home and office.
| Botanical name | Beaucarnea recurvata |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 3½" pot · 12" tall 4½" pot · 16" tall 6½" pot · 30" tall |
| Growth habit | Upright |
| Ships in | Plastic nursery pot with drainage holes |
| Guarantee | 30-day Arrive-Alive |
Care card
Beaucarnea recurvata
- Light
- Bright, with some direct sunWithin a few feet of a south or west window. A few hours of direct sun keeps it compact and colorful.
- Water
- Let it dry out fullyEvery 3 to 4 weeks, even less in winter. Overwatering is the only real way to lose it.
- Humidity
- Dry air is fineStores water in its leaves or stems, so indoor winter air suits it.
- Pets
- Non-toxic to cats and dogsListed as non-toxic by the ASPCA. Still best kept away from determined chewers.
- Care level
- Easygoing
