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Plant Habit: Tree
Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Dry Mesic
Dry
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Other: Very small
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Xeriscapic
Houseplant
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Dioecious

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Common names
  • Pony Tail Palm
  • Bottle Palm
  • Monja
  • Palma culona
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Beaucarnea recurvata
  • Synonym: Beaucarnea recurvata var. glauca

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Location: Claremont, Ca
Date: May 14, 2015
Nearly 5' tall. Happy and healthy.
Location: Claremont, Ca
Date: May 13, 2015
Grown in a shallow pot, the fronds tend to stick up and out at cr
Location: Claremont, Ca
Date: May 14, 2015
Enjoys shade and sun alike. Very easy to grow. Uses virtually no

Date: 2016-08-13
Comments:
  • Posted by BlondieRides (Southern California - Zone 11b) on May 13, 2015 2:15 PM concerning plant:
    Hardy and drought resistant. Does equally well in sun and shade. Versatile and easy to grow in hot dry weather.

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