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Beaucarnea recurvata - Ponytail Palm

SKU: KGC05988

Size: 130 mm

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Plant sizing
Plant sizes refer to the pot size, not the exact size of the plant. For example:

100 mm = 10 cm diameter pot
140 mm = 14 cm diameter pot
5 L = 5 litre pot

Smaller pot sizes generally indicate younger plants, although actual plant size can vary significantly between species, varieties and growth habits.

The Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata), a native of Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala, is a striking, drought-tolerant plant perfect for Perth's climate. Known for its unique, swollen trunk that stores water and its graceful, fountain-like leaves, this plant can grow up to 10 metres outdoors. When grown in pots, it remains compact, making it a fantastic choice for indoors or as a garden feature. The Ponytail Palm thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil. Its low-maintenance nature requires occasional watering, especially in Makuru (Winter) and Bunuru (Late Summer) when Perth’s weather is particularly dry.

Mature Ponytail Palms (typically several decades old) reveal their gender when they flower, producing distinct male and female blooms from Djilba (Early Spring) to Birak (Early Summer). Male plants display small, cream-coloured flowers, while female plants produce larger, pink flowers, which, if pollinated, result in small, inedible fruits. These rare, colourful blooms add a new dimension of interest to this already unique plant, especially when kept in outdoor settings where they have room to thrive.

Botanical Name	Beaucarnea recurvata
Common Name	Ponytail Palm
Cultivar
Classification	Palms
PBR Name
Origin	Mexico, Belize, Guatemala
Foliage	Evergreen
Height	Up to 10 M
Width	Up to 3 M
Light	Full sun to part shade
Soil	Well-drained soil
Water Requirement	Minimal watering, more in dry seasons
Lifespan	Perennial
Flower Colour	Male: cream; Female: pink
Flower Time	Djilba (Early Spring) to Birak (Early Summer)
Toxicity	Non-toxic to humans and pets

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