Ponytail Palm
Beaucarnea spp.
Also known as
Elephant's Foot
Beaucarnea gracilis Puebla by Marinosalas (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Moderate care
Light watering
Tender
H1c
RHS hardiness
5°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
10m | Max | 4m |
1.5m | Min | 1m |
20 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Ponytail Palm Overview
This genus is native to Mexico and Central America. It contains less than 10 evergreen species of small, xerophytic, tropical trees. The leaves are long and leathery with serrated margins, protruding from an unbranched stem that thickens at the base (caudex). An abundance of green-white flowers are produced only on older trees.
Common problems with Ponytail Palm
How to propagate Ponytail Palm
Division
Root offsets in spring
Seed
Suckers
Cuttings
Stem-tip cuttings in summer.
Special features of Ponytail Palm
Attractive leaves
Drought resistant
Other uses of Ponytail Palm
Grown for their intriguing, overall appearance.