Ponytail Palm

Long-living, the ponytail palm is a pleasing houseplant that is easy to maintain and complements any interior style. This indoor plant displays distinctive foliage that resembles a flowy ponytail (hence the name) and palm-like leaves (although not actually a palm). The bulbous trunk makes an interesting feature as it does store water— but don’t let that fool you, a potted ponytail palm does appreciate moderate watering.  Size: 4-6" (pot diameter) Processing time: 3-5 business days (more details) Scientific Name: Beaucarnea guatemalensis;  Beaucarnea recurvata Common Names: Ponytail Palm, Elephant’s Foot, Bottle Palm Appearance: Thick, woody trunk with slender, long, green leaves that billow out from the top of the trunk. In the wild, growth can reach 20+ feet, giving off a whimsy Lorax-like look.  Origin: Mexico to Guatemala Care: Can handle low to high light (but prefers bright for optimal growth). Allow the soil to mostly dry before supplying more water.   Growth: Slow growth, but ca