Ponytail Palm
4.7 out of 5 (29 experiences)
Survivor
Pet friendly
Also known as
Ponytail Palm, Nolina Recurvata, Elephant Foot Tree and Bottle Palm Tree
Taxonomy
Beaucarnea recurvata
Beaucarnea
Asparagaceae
Asparagales
What other plant parents say
Survivor 19
Pet friendly 11
Large, lush leaves 7
Fast grower 4
Browns easily 4
Easy to propagate 3
@Plantsongb2…
Bayonne, NJ
02/21/2021
My cats is obsessed with it and I am as well. It’s a great plant if you don’t want to have to water it so frequently and looks great almost anywhere especially in a low pot so you can appreciate its …
@Cmmnsnse
Pinellas Park, FL
04/13/2021
Meekz is somewhat of an outsider. Never the most popular and often trying to find his way, but never lacking in confidence. He rarely encounters a challenge he can’t overcome with natural ability.
@Vargievargs…
Pomona, CA
03/31/2021
Love this plant! Does great in my apartment lighting since I don’t always have my blinds opened during the day. Occasionally needs a haircut but otherwise it’s a great plant.
03/18/2021
You don't have to water this plant often. It seems to have its own personality it's own look! I personally like things that are different and this one sure is!
@Cmmnsnse
Pinellas Park, FL
04/13/2021
Favio is that easy going member, beloved by everyone. Easy to get along with, Favio is always a hit and brings consistent effortless joy.
@Plantmomma3
Starkville, MS
02/28/2021
She is easy to take care of and she is so happy with her long leaves!!!
@Plantqueen
Los Ángeles, CA
03/23/2021
Super easy to take care of and fun to look at
@Zay
Albuquerque, NM
03/12/2021
This has been a really fun & easygoing plant.
@Corey
Santa Fe, NM
02/20/2021
Easy to care for.
@Debra
Watertown, MA
03/12/2021
Can’t kill it
How to care for Ponytail Palm
Water
How often to water your Ponytail Palm
every 12
Ponytail Palm needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Ponytail Palm in your home
a window
Ponytail Palm can tolerate being far from a window and light source.
Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.
Select your city to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Ponytail Palm in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Ponytail Palm
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Ponytail Palm after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Ponytail Palm
Ponytail Palm
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 6ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
