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.
Additional information
| Generic | Beaucarnea |
|---|---|
| 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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