Botanical name – Beaucarnea recurvata
Common name – Ponytail Palm, Elephant’s foot
Description – Considered an evergreen shrub with a multi-branching habit producing rosettes of weeping, green grassy leaves. Has a bulbous trunk like stem which retains moisture for the plant, making it suitable as a pot plant and for succulent style gardens.
Flower Colour – N/A
Flower Period – N/A
Fruiting – N/A
Location – Suitable for most soil types, will grow best in part shade and indoors but can tolerate full sun.
Care – Low maintenance, drought tolerant once established. Minimal watering required. Remove lower browning leaves as the plant matures.
Mature height – 3-5m H x 1.5m W
Sizes/Plant height approximate (above pot);
140mm – 30cm
200mm – 50cm
250mm – 70cm
300mm – 90cm
**All plant stock and sizes are approximates and subject to grower availability as per the time of year**
Plant Key
Some quick facts about this plant:
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Full Sun |
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Part Shade |
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Great Indoors |
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Low Watering |
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Ideal for Pots |
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1.5m Wide |
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3-5m High |