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The Rooted Plant Shop

Ponytail Palm 4”

Ponytail Palm 4”

$25.00 USD
$25.00 USD
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Each plant is unique. Size, shape, fullness, and variegation will vary.
Beaucarnea recurvata, commonly called ponytail palm, is a succulent plant native to Mexico known for its swollen, bulb-like base and long, narrow leaves that cascade downward in a fountain shape. What makes this plant special is its water-storing trunk—the base acts like a reservoir, allowing it to handle dry conditions while maintaining a bold, sculptural look.

Light drives how full and strong the top growth stays. Place it in a south or west-facing window where it receives strong, direct light. Under grow lights, use 5000K–6500K placed 8–12 inches from the top of the plant. In lower light, the leaves become thinner, longer, and less dense. Strong light keeps the top fuller and the leaves more structured.

Watering should be minimal and controlled. Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings, then water thoroughly and let it dry again, using a fast-draining mix of succulent soil, perlite, and orchid bark. The base should stay firm—if it becomes soft, the plant is staying too wet. Slight wrinkling at the base can indicate it’s ready for water. Most issues with this plant come from overwatering rather than neglect.

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