Succulent – Ponytail Palm
Ponytail palm
Botanical name: beaucarnea recurvata
Beginner friendly?: moderate
Average size at maturity: can eventually reach 6-8 ft in height with a spread of 3-5 ft if grown in a tropical or indoor environment
Hardy zone: zones 9-13
Foliage color: green
Flower color: white
Bloom time: summer
Growth rate: takes 10-15 years to reach fully mature size
Pruning instructions: deadhead withered foliage as needed
Propagation methods: propagate by seed sowing
Landscape use: succulent garden, container plant, patio plant
Special features: drought tolerant, disease resistant, shade tolerant, heat tolerant
Light needs: 3-6 hours of sun per day
Watering instructions: Allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : optional cactus and succulent fertilizer application once a month throughout the spring and summer months
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: sand, loam
Companion plants: snake plant, yucca, crown of thorns
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and petsÂ
Invasive species: no
