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Beaucarnea Recurvata
SKU 5101
During summer, Water daily or when the soil starts to become slightly dry at the top. During Winter season water once in 2 days or when the soil starts to become slightly dry at the top. Keep the soil lightly moist at all times, but do not overwater as this will cause brown spots and leaf drop. Curly or dry leaves suggest, the plant is dry and needs watering. Water in the early morning or late evening when temperatures are cooler. Always check your soil before watering.
During summer season keep the plants in shaded area and during winter season plants can withstand direct/indirect light.
During summer season or when the temperature is above 45°C place the plant in shaded area. During winter season or the when the temperature is below 45°C the plants can be directly placed in direct/indirect sunlight.
Apply liquid fertilizer or slow release fertilizer once in 15 days. Always fertilizer the plants during the morning hours when the temperature is low. For best results use Folikraft ready to use Outdoor Plant Food / Flower Booster.
Plant Bio
This easy care branched version of Beaucarnea recurvata has a distinctive exotic look. Branches develop from the swollen base and trunk which stores water and looks a little like an elephant's foot, being greyish brown with a wrinkled texture. Long slender leaves curve from the top of the stem like ponytails giving rise to its other common name Pony Tail Palm.
Light
The Pony Tail Palm prefers bright, indirect sunlight, however will tolerate some degree of shade. However, your plant is more likely to grow in lighter conditions.
Watering
Although the base of the plant is a water store, your Pony-tail Palm will do best when watered thoroughly on a regular basis. The water store will help the plant survive if you forget occasionally!
Temperature
This Beaucarnea recurvata will thrive in cooler temperatures, therefore normal household conditions will be fine: anything from 5-25°C.
Humidity
This plant is perfect for low-humidity locations. As a desert-dweller, the Pony Tail Palm thrives in the dry air of heated homes.
Feed
Apply a light feed occasionally during the growing season.
Height & Growth Rate
PonyTail Palms are very slow growing plants. Over time, this plant will typically reach an indoor maximum height of around 2.5 metres.
Toxicity
Beaucarnea recurvata are non-toxic plants, and are safe to keep around small children and pets.
Air Purifying
Palms clean and improve air quality by filtering formaldehyde, benzene and carbon monoxide toxins from the surrounding environment.
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