Ponytail Palm Tree

Beaucarnea recurvata
Patio Palm Tooltip

Patio Palms are seasonal palms that make it easy to add a tropical flair to your pool or patio.
No installation required! Patio Palms last for one season and do not typically survive Atlanta winters.

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  • Long cascading feathery leaves
  • Great indoor palm
  • Compact whimsical beauty


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Deer Resistant Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant Drought Tolerant
Grows Well In Zones: 4-11 Patio & Indoors / 10-11 Outdoors
Mature Height: Indoors 4 ft
Outdoors 10 ft
Mature Width: Indoors 1 ft
Outdoors 4 ft
Sunlight: Indoors: Bright Direct Light
Outdoors: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Growth Rate: Slow
Shape: Shrub
Placement: Indoors, Patio, Outdoors

Q: How big can a Ponytail Palm get?
A: When outdoors and planted on the ground, Ponytail Palms grow up to 10 feet, when indoors they usually grow up to 4 feet.

Q: Is a Ponytail Palm a true palm?
A: No, they are part of the Yucca family. 

Q: Are Ponytail Palms toxic to animals?
A: No, they not are not toxic to animals or humans.

Q: Are Ponytail Palms easy to care for?
A:  Yes, they require little to no care. They thrive in bright indirect light and need to be watered once a week and fertilized once a year.

1. Sunlight

Ponytail Palms grow best in full sun, but they thrive with bright indirect light, making them great indoor palms. 

2. Water 

  • For the first month, water twice a week. After it is established, water once a week unless it rains. 
  • Watering needs to be thorough to make sure the bottom roots receive water at every watering.
  • Space out watering sessions so the roots are able to dry. 
  • The amount of water needed per palm per watering session is equivalent to the volume of the planting hole that was dug for each palm. This amount may range from 2 gallons for small containerized material to 15 gallons for larger palms.
  • Plants in a container need more constant watering than those planted on the ground.
  • Overwatering or bad drainage can cause permanent damage to the roots over time.
  • Placing mulch over the roots can help with water retention. Use caution not to allow the mulch to touch the base of the palm, otherwise it can cause rot.

Watering varies depending on the season and the outside temperature: 

Winter: (60 degrees or less) no need to water, except for the first 30 days after installation.

Spring: (75 degrees or less) water palm once a week.

Beginning of Summer: (90 degrees or less) 2-3 times a week.

Heat of Summer: (90 degrees and above) 4 times a week.

3. Fertilization

Ponytail Palms should be fertilized when newly planted and then twice a year in the Summer and Spring. If indoors, once a year is sufficient.

4. Soil 

Palms tolerate most soils, as long as they drain well. Add coarse sand to the soil mix to help it drain better at a 70/30 soil to sand ratio. 

5. Pruning 

Ponytail Palms require no pruning. 

6. Winter Care 

Ponytail Palms are not cold-hardy. If temperatures fall below 40°F, it is best to bring them indoors or protect them. 

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