Regardless of its identify and its look, the Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) will not be a palm tree in any respect. This lush plant, native to Mexico, with its free-flowing ponytail of leaves, is definitely a member of the succulent family. And that’s precisely why it’s generally known as a low-maintenance houseplant for even essentially the most newbie of inexperienced thumbs.
Beatriz Garces of Nature’s Way Farms explains, “The Ponytail Palm is a popular houseplant for its drought-tolerant nature and flexibility to virtually any surroundings. It shops water in its distinctive trunk, which is why it’s so simple to take care of.”
Whereas it first turned fashionable within the Nineteen Seventies, Garces describes the plant’s current second within the solar, “We’ve got seen a resurgence in reputation of the Ponytail Palm as a result of its distinctive look. Its uncovered, distinctive, slender trunk paired with skinny, inexperienced, curly fronds makes the Ponytail Palm an announcement piece on any desk.”
Now, you could find Ponytail Palms at most backyard shops that promote houseplants. They’ll not often reach over four feet when grown inside and are easy to maintain at a manageable indoor measurement.
