Ponytail palm
Beaucarnea recurvata · Ponytail palms · Asparagus family
Also known as: Elephant's Foot · Bottle Palm
Easy100–200cmNot pet-safe
Ponytail palm care at a glance
Ponytail palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) needs little water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests & Diseases on Ponytail palm
Possible pests on Ponytail palm include Mealybugs, Scale insects and Spider mites. A common disease is Stem rot. Also possible: Bacterial leaf streak. Ponytail palm is not pet-safe.
Pest
- Mealybugs Medium
- Scale insects Medium
- Spider mites Medium
Disease
- Stem rot High
- Bacterial leaf streak Low
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Frequently asked questions about Ponytail palm
- Which pests affect Ponytail palm?
- Possible pests on Ponytail palm include Mealybugs, Scale insects and Spider mites.
- Which diseases affect Ponytail palm?
- A common disease is Stem rot. Also possible: Bacterial leaf streak.
- How much water does Ponytail palm need?
- Ponytail palm has a low water requirement.
- What light does Ponytail palm need?
- Ponytail palm prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Ponytail palm frost-hardy?
- Ponytail palm is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 5 °C.