🌿 Ponytail Palm
Beaucarnea guatemalensis
A drought-tolerant houseplant with a swollen base and cascading, strap-like leaves resembling a fountain of green.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Guatemala and Central America
☀️ Light: Bright, indirect light to full sun
💧 Water: Very low; store water in its swollen trunk—allow soil to dry completely
📏 Size: 4–6 ft indoors; larger outdoors
🌸 Bloom Time: Rare indoors; white blooms on mature plants
🪴 Houseplant Use: Great for bright corners, sunrooms, or patios with a sculptural look
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Grow in Coast of Maine Bar Harbor Blend for excellent drainage and to prevent root rot