Learn All About Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea Recurvata) with our Guide
Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea Recurvata) is native to South-Eastern Mexico. This low maintenance Palm has an unusual appearance, making it an interesting choice as a houseplant. Although the Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea Recurvata) resembles a Palm, it is actually a Succulent from the Asparagaceae family.
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Light |
Bright indirect light is best for the Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea Recurvata). |
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Watering |
Water your Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea Recurvata) around once every 2 weeks in the growing season (March-September) and water less in Winter. |
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Humidity |
Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea Recurvata) do not require humid environments however you can mist yours once a week to boost humidity. |
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Temperature |
Between 15-26c is best for Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea Recurvata). |
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Fertilizer |
Feed your Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea Recurvata) once in Spring and once in Summer. |
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Toxicity |
Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea Recurvata) is non-toxic to animals and humans and can live alongside pets and small children. |
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Additional Care Information |
As Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea Recurvata) are succulents, it is best to use a well-draining soil when repotting the plant. |
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Troubleshooting |
Dry tips, brown and shrivelled leaves on the Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea Recurvata) indicate underwatering. Remove dead leaves and water more frequently. Yellow leaves and mushy trunk is a sign of overwatering. Remove the Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea Recurvata) from the pot and check the roots for root rot. Remove any mushy parts of the plant and allow the soil to dry out completely before watering again. |
The information above is written by Plantila and should be used as a guide only. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need any additional advice. If you have purchased a plant at Plantila that's not doing so well please send us a picture via WhatsApp to 028 42 798478 and we will try to help.