Pony Tail Palm
Beaucarnea Recurvata
Overview
Pony Tail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) is a distinctive evergreen succulent, prized for its swollen base and cascading, grass-like leaves, resembling a ponytail. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, it's drought-tolerant, requiring minimal care. Maturing at 6-8 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide, it's ideal for xeriscapes or as a focal point. Hardy in USDA zones 9-11, it can also be grown indoors with ample light.
Sun FullWater Very LowZones 9–11Type ShrubClimate Arid
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Very Low
- USDA zones
- 9–11
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Agavaceae
- Climate
- Arid
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