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Beaucarnea recurvata 19cm H60cm

Beaucarnea recurvata 19cm H60cm

£38.00 GBP
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Beaucarnea recurvata, commonly known as the Ponytail Palm, is a striking architectural plant with a swollen trunk and cascading, ribbon-like leaves. Extremely drought tolerant and slow growing, it’s ideal for bright interiors.

  • Full Botanical Name: Beaucarnea recurvata
  • Common Names: Ponytail Palm, Elephant’s Foot
  • Country and/or Region of Origin: Mexico
  • Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Arid regions with intense sun and seasonal rainfall

Care Guide

  • Care Guide:
  • Light: Bright light to full sun.
  • Ideal Room: Living rooms, conservatories, bright offices
  • Feeding: Light feeding once a month in spring and summer.
  • Humidity: Low to average household humidity.
  • Ideal Temperature: 15–30°C
  • Watering: Allow soil to dry fully between waterings.
  • Pet/Child Safe: Non-toxic
  • Soil Type: Free-draining cactus or succulent mix
  • Propagation: Offsets (rare indoors)
  • Eventual Height and Spread: 1–2 m indoors
  • Growth Rate: Slow
  • Pests and Treatment: Scale insects, spider mites
  • Repotting: Every 3–4 years
  • Pruning: Remove dry leaf tips if needed
  • Air Purification: Moderate
  • Folklore: Symbolises resilience and longevity due to its water-storing trunk.
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