Nolina Recurvata- Elephant's foot

Ponytail Palm

Family

Asparagaceae

Origin

Eastern Mexico

Environment

Ponytail Palm plant is easy to grow and drought-tolerant. It needs bright light to full sun and a fast draining soil.

Allow soil to dry out a bit between waterings. Its swollen base stores water, so occasional lack of water will do no harm plant is easy to grow and drought-tolerant.

Description

Ponytail Palm also known as Beaucarnea recurvate is a distinctive looking houseplant with a swollen thick brown stem at its base that stores water. The long narrow curly, dark green leaves flow up from this base much like a plume of water in a fountain. Years later the plant becomes significantly taller and has an appearance which better resembles a miniature Willow tree.

Clusters of small, white flowers may appear on plants when they are several years old. However, plants that are grown indoors rarely flower.

Landscape Use
Suitable for Container, Rock Garden & Xeriscaping