
Beaucarnea recurvata - Ponytail Palm, Elephant Foot
Beaucarnea recurvata - Ponytail palm The large, water-storing caudex base of Ponytail Palm is what draws attention and gives it one of its common names, Elephant Foot. Not really a palm at all, the long, bright green strap-like draping leaves that form on top of the bare, smooth trunk is why most people call it Ponytail Palm. They are adaptable and drought-tolerant, but look tropical. Great for containers, they can live root-bound for many years. Apply water to the root zone, avoid water on the crown, and provide them with well-drained soil. Remove any dead or dried leaves as they occur. Easy to grow. **ships bare root** Exposure Full to part sun Grows to 6-15 feet high x 4-6 feet wide Hardiness Zone 9-11 Got questions? Learn how to plant with help from our blog! *Plants ship bare root* Why bare root? Got questions? Learn how to plant with help from our blog!