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Ponytail Bottle Palm
Despite its name, the Ponytail Palm (or Bottle Palm) is not a true palm at all. It is actually a drought-tolerant succulent closely related to agaves and yuccas. This plant is prized for its unique, architectural silhouette. It features a swollen, bulbous base which acts as a built-in reservoir to store water. The trunk narrows as it rises, culminating in an explosion of long, thin, leathery leaves that arch and cascade downward like a green fountain or ponytail. Because it stores weeks' worth of moisture in its base, it thrives on minimal care and is a highly popular, low-maintenance choice for both indoor containers and warm outdoor landscapes.
Botanical Name
Beaucarnea recurvata (Nolina recurvata)
Also Known As
Bottle Palm | Elephant's Foot Tree | Ponytail Plant | 酒瓶兰
Specifications
Plant Type
Native From
USDA Zone
Light Needs
Watering Needs
Leaves
Life Cycle
Avg. Mature Size
Growth Rate
Bloom Time
Flower Color
Succulent Shrub
Mexico, Central America
10 - 11
Partial - Full Sun
Low - Occasional
Evergreen
Perennial
Indoors: 6'-8' Tall, Outdoors: 20'-30' Tall
Slow
Summer (Rarely blooms indoor)
Creamy White, Pale Yellow
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