Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata)

$14.99

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Bright light
Easy care
Non-toxic to cats and dogs

What arrives

Your Ponytail Palm, in a nursery pot
Ships free, within the US only, separately from any spade in your order.
Our plant partner packs and ships it, so the box and packing slip carry their name.

If your plant arrives damaged, email us a photo and we'll replace it or refund you.
From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Care guide

Looking after your Ponytail Palm

Light
Bright light, including some direct sun.
Water
Water deeply only when the soil is dry.
Cats and dogs
Non-toxic to cats and dogs, according to the ASPCA.
Care level

Forgiving of the odd missed watering. A good first plant.

Pot size guide

How big is each size?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. The bands show a typical overall height for a plant in that pot. It is a general guide only: every plant grows a little differently.

3" pot: about 4 to 8 inches tall, pot included
4" pot: about 6 to 12 inches tall, pot included
6" pot: about 10 to 18 inches tall, pot included
8" pot: about 16 to 28 inches tall, pot included

About this plant

Despite the name, the ponytail palm is not a true palm. Its trunk swells into a round base that stores water, and from the top springs a fountain of long, thin leaves that curl and spill over like a ponytail.

It loves bright light and can take some direct sun. Because it stores water in its trunk, it prefers to dry out between waterings; water deeply, then wait until the soil is dry. In winter, water even less. Overwatering is the main mistake to avoid.

It grows slowly, so a small one stays desk sized for a long time, and the larger pots make a sculptural floor plant. A quirky, easy gift for a sunny spot.

The ASPCA lists the ponytail palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Good to know

Questions about the Ponytail Palm

How much light does the Ponytail Palm need?

Bright light, including some direct sun.

How often should I water the Ponytail Palm?

Water deeply only when the soil is dry.

Is the Ponytail Palm toxic to cats and dogs?

No. The ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Which size should I choose?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. This plant comes in 3", 4", 6" and 8" pots, and the pot size guide above shows a typical height for each, as a general guide only.

Do you ship plants in winter?

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

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