Ponytail Palm

Beaucarnea recurvata

easy indoor ✓ Pet safe

💧 Watering

Every 3–4 weeks, allow soil to dry completely

☀️ Light

Bright direct or indirect light

💦 Humidity

Low

🌡️ Temperature

60–85°F (15–29°C)

🪏 Soil

Sandy, well-draining cactus mix

✨ Fertilizing

2–3 times per year

🪴 Repotting

Every 2–3 years

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About Ponytail Palm

A quirky, architectural plant with a swollen base that stores water and long curly leaves. Very drought tolerant.

Care tips

  • Stores water in its bulbous trunk — very drought tolerant
  • Safe for pets
  • Can live for many decades

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