Beaucarnea guatemalensis: Ponytail Palm for High Light

Beaucarnea guatemalensis (Ponytail Palm)

Often called Ponytail Palm, this unique succulent has a swollen, water-storing base (caudex) and long, strappy leaves that cascade like a ponytail. A striking, low-maintenance specimen for very bright indoor spaces.

Secrets of Success

• Light: High light indoors.
• Water: Water when soil is dry; keep drier in winter.
• Fertilizer: Feed regularly during growing season.
• Humidity: Prefers dry air.
• Temperature: Avoid extremes.

High Light Indoors