Pony Tail. An interesting plant with strap-like leaves forming an attractive plume. The base of the stem forms a bulbous-like feature. Max Height 1.4m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers August to September. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Beaucarnea recurvata
An interesting plant with strap-like leaves forming an attractive plume. The base of the stem forms a bulbous-like feature.
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Beaucarnea |
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Species | recurvata |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Pony Tail |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1.4m |
Family | Agavaceae |
Spread | 1m |
Growth Speed | Slow |
Growth Habit | Bushy, Upright |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | August, September |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
Planting | |
Care | Allow compost to dry out between waterings, Water sparingly in winter |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Division |
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