Pony Tail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata)

Pony Tail Palm – Unique Succulent with Swollen Trunk

Beaucarnea recurvata, known as Pony Tail Palm, Bottle Palm, or Elephant's Foot, is not a true palm but a succulent member of the Asparagus family. It is distinguished by its dramatically swollen, bulbous base (caudex) that stores water, and long, strappy, recurving leaves that cascade like a ponytail. Native to eastern Mexico, it is extremely drought-tolerant and long-lived. Often grown as a striking houseplant or patio specimen, it can reach 10–15 feet tall in the ground in frost-free climates.

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