Beaucarnea (Beaucarnea recurvata), also known as Elephant's Foot or Ponytail Palm, is an indoor succulent with a swollen trunk that stores water and slender, cascading leaves with an elegant fountain-like effect. It is easy to care for and suitable even for beginners; at approximately 55 cm tall, it adds style to living rooms, entrances and offices, from modern to minimalist.
Features
- Overall height: approximately 55 cm, including plant and pot.
- Pot: 20 cm diameter.
- Swollen trunk that stores water and slender, curved fountain-like leaves.
- Sculptural appearance and slow growth.
- Plant native to Mexico.
How to care for it
Light
It prefers bright light, including direct sunlight: keep it near a sunny window. It also adapts to indirect light, provided it is abundant.
Water
Water thoroughly and let the soil dry out between waterings: approximately every 7 days in summer and every 14 days in winter. Before watering, check that the soil is dry at least 2-3 cm below the surface and avoid waterlogging.
Temperature and humidity
The ideal temperature is between 18 and 25 °C; it tolerates minimum temperatures down to 10 °C. Ideal humidity is between 40% and 60%, typical of a normal indoor environment.
Fertilizer, soil and repotting
In spring and summer, use a balanced liquid fertilizer every 30 days. The soil should be well drained, for example a mixture of sand and universal potting soil. Repotting is not often necessary: do it when the plant becomes too large for its pot.
Cleaning
Remove dry leaves with clean cuts.
Why choose it
- Hardy and easy to care for, also suitable for beginners.
- Its water-storing trunk makes it drought tolerant.
- Sculptural appearance, suitable for modern and minimalist interiors.
- A green gift idea for the home or office.
What you receive
- Plant height: approximately 55 cm, including the pot.
- Pot diameter: 20 cm.
Frequently asked questions
How often should Beaucarnea be watered?
Approximately every 7 days in summer and every 14 days in winter, thoroughly but only when the soil is dry at least 2-3 cm below the surface.
How much light does Beaucarnea need?
A lot: it prefers bright light, including direct sunlight, near a sunny window, but it also adapts to good indirect light.
Is Beaucarnea suitable for beginners?
Yes: it is a hardy, easy-care plant that mainly needs plenty of light and should not be overwatered.
How large is this Beaucarnea?
The overall height, including plant and pot, is approximately 55 cm; the pot has a diameter of 20 cm.
