Beaucarnea recurvata

Botanical Name: Beaucarnea recurvata

Common names:Pony Tail Palm, Elephant Foot
Growing Height: Height of up to 5 metres and a diameter of up to 3 metres

• Fronds have an attractive feathery appearance
• A statement tropical palm

Despite its name it is not a true palm but belongs to the asparagus family. It is popular worldwide as an ornamental plant. There are Beaucarneas registered in Mexico that are believed to be 350 years old. Very tolerant to drought the Beaucarnea grows in rocky soils on cliffs and steep mountains.

Plant Care: A hardy, drought tolerant plant.

• Ponytail palm is an extremely slow-growing plant, so be patient during growth.
• Ponytail palm prefers a sandy soil in a full-sun location. When grown outdoors, it is best planted in a cactus/succulent potting mix.
• The plant needs a modest amount of water at regular intervals.

Camwil Palms stock sizes (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY): 200mm