Ponytail Palm Identification: Beaucarnea Recurvata

Elizabeth's 5-year plant from Sri Lanka: 21 cm diameter stem, unbranched, long narrow serrated leaves from center, silvery stem, pale green leaves. Doubles yearly. Stall said from Holland, grows 2m in 20 years.

Identification Confirmed

Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) — also Elephant's Foot. Not a true palm; lily family (Liliaceae). Native to Mexican desert.

Your specimen is excellent—doubling yearly indicates superb care. Will continue thriving with bright light and minimal water.