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Ponytail palm

Beaucarnea recurvata

Also called · Beaucarnea

A swollen trunk that stores water, topped with a fountain of thin leaves.

LightFull sun
WaterLet it dry out
WhereBalcony or porch

Care tag · 215

“The trunk stores water. Water rarely.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Full sun or strong morning sun.
  2. 02

    Water

    When the soil is completely dry.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Cactus & succulent mix.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    A weak feed every 2 months.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Cactus & succulent potting mix
    • A pot with a drainage hole

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • Soft trunk

    Too much water.

  • Brown leaf tips

    Normal. Trim them.

Balcony or porch

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