Common names:
Ponytail Palm
Pony Tail Palm
Elephant's Foot
Bottle Palm
Monja
Palma Culona
Pata de Elefante

Botanical names:
Beaucarnea ctaevrrauAccepted
Nolina etuvarracSynonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Grass/Grass-like
Vine
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences:Mesic
Dry Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 2 -45.6 °C (-50 °F) to -42.8 °C (-45°F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 11
Leaves:Fragrant
Flowers:Nocturnal
Flower Color:Russet
Flower Time:Other
Inflorescence Type:Compound Umbel
Suitable Locations:Houseplant
Terrariums
Alpine Gardening
Topiary
Uses:Useful for timber production
Wildlife Attractant:Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances:Flood Resistant
Propagation: Other methods:Stolons and runners
Containers:Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous:Tolerates poor soil
Conservation status:Extinct (EX)

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Comments:
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