Ponytail Palm Plant

Ponytail Palm – Beaucarnea recurvata

Bring tropical charm and easy-care greenery into your home with the Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata). Native to Eastern Mexico, this striking plant is beloved for its swollen, water-storing trunk and cascading, ribbon-like leaves that resemble a palm tree. Despite its name, the Ponytail Palm is actually a succulent, making it incredibly drought-tolerant and low-maintenance—perfect for busy plant parents.

In its native habitat, the Ponytail Palm can reach up to 30 feet tall, but indoors it remains a manageable, slow-growing ornamental that adapts beautifully to containers. With its sculptural form and tropical look, it makes a dramatic statement in living rooms, offices, or sunny patios.

Features & Benefits

• Unique Appearance – Swollen trunk base with cascading, palm-like foliage

• Low-Maintenance – Stores water, requiring infrequent watering

• Drought-Tolerant – Thrives with minimal care, great for beginners

• Indoor & Outdoor Use – Perfect as a houseplant or patio accent

• Long-Lived – Slow-growing plant that can live for decades with proper care

Growing Tips

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light; tolerates some direct sun

• Water: Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings

• Soil: Use a well-draining cactus or succulent mix

• Care: Repot infrequently—Ponytail Palms like to be root-bound

Specifications:

• Botanical Name: Beaucarnea recurvata

• Common Name: Ponytail Palm

• Type: Evergreen perennial succulent

• Mature Size: Up to 30 ft outdoors; smaller indoors