Species Name: Beaucarnea recurvata 

Common name(s): Ponytail Palm, Elephants foot

Defining Characteristics: 

• Named for its upright tufts of leathery leaves
• Expanded base (caudex) for storing water
• Can grow up to 15ft tall
• Neither a palm nor a tree. This species is actually a type of succulent and is in the Agave family

Recommended Pot Size: Small - Extra Large (shipped in a 6” pot) 

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature requirement: Above 70°  

Humidity: Dry (0-30%)  - Moderate (30-70%)  

Watering frequency: Water regularly. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings. 

Lighting:     Partial Shade -   Full Sun 

Soil type: Well-draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered Here. 

Growth rate: Slow

Height: Typically between 5-8’ but can reach up to 15’ outdoors 

Origin: Mexico 

Regional locality: Occurs throughout the Mexican states of San Luis Potosi, Tamaulipas, Vera Cruz, and Oaxaca 

USDA Hardiness Zone: 7-10

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use: 

Care Notes: Slow growing but has a large mature size. Recommended for large animal enclosures with a significant light source. 

Shipping Notes: 

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT

The plant pictured is in a 2.5" pot.