🌿 Ponytail Palm - Beaucarnea guatemalensis
Beaucarnea guatemalensis
Slender Leaves & Swollen Base
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Guatemala & Central America
Drought-tolerant plant with a bulbous trunk and long, thin leaves. Related to ponytail palm but with softer texture.
☀️ Light: Full sun to part shade
💧 Water: Low; allow soil to dry between waterings
📏 Size: 6–10 ft H × 4–6 ft W (can grow larger over time)
🌼 Bloom Time: Rare, creamy-white flower stalks
🪴 Landscape Use: Excellent for xeriscaping, containers & sculptural focal points
💡 Casaplanta Tip:
Use Coast of Maine Cactus & Succulent Mix for superior drainage and trunk health.