Beaucarnea recurvata 'Nolina' 60cm Pot 260cm Height Outdoor Tree

Beaucarnea recurvata 'Nolina' 60cm Pot 260cm Height Outdoor Tree

Beaucarnea recurvata, often called the Ponytail Palm or Elephant’s Foot, is an eye-catching houseplant (or patio plant in summer) native to semi-desert regions of Mexico. Despite its common name, it is not a true palm, but is related to agaves...
£2,500.00
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Beaucarnea recurvata 'Nolina' 60cm Pot 260cm Height Outdoor Tree

Beaucarnea recurvata 'Nolina' 60cm Pot 260cm Height Outdoor Tree

£2,500.00

Beaucarnea recurvata 'Nolina' 60cm Pot 260cm Height Outdoor Tree

£2,500.00
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Beaucarnea recurvata, often called the Ponytail Palm or Elephant’s Foot, is an eye-catching houseplant (or patio plant in summer) native to semi-desert regions of Mexico. Despite its common name, it is not a true palm, but is related to agaves and yuccas.

🌳 Key Features:

  • Foliage: Long, narrow, ribbon-like leaves arch gracefully from the top of the stem in a fountain-like spray, resembling a ponytail. The leaves are tough, slightly leathery and bright green.

  • Trunk: Distinctive swollen base (caudex), which looks like an elephant’s foot and serves as a water reservoir, allowing it to withstand periods of drought. Over time it forms a sculptural, woody trunk, adding architectural interest.

  • Size: In containers, typically grows 1–2 metres high, though in its native habitat it can reach up to 8 metres. Very slow-growing, making it an excellent long-term houseplant.

Because of its unusual form and minimal maintenance needs, Beaucarnea recurvata is ideal for modern interiors, offices, conservatories, and even patios in summer.


🌱 Detailed Care Guide for Beaucarnea recurvata

📍 Position & Light

  • Thrives in bright, indirect light to full sun.

  • Can tolerate some light shade, but growth is slower and the stem may not swell as strongly.

  • A sunny windowsill or conservatory is perfect.

🌬️ Temperature & Shelter

  • Prefers warm conditions (ideal range 18–27°C).

  • Not frost hardy — should be kept above 10°C at all times.

  • Can be moved outside in summer but bring indoors before temperatures drop in autumn.

💧 Watering

  • Extremely drought-tolerant thanks to its swollen base.

  • Allow the compost to dry out almost completely between watering. In winter, water sparingly, perhaps once a month, to prevent rot.

  • Always empty saucers — never let it stand in water.

🪴 Soil

  • Requires free-draining soil. Use cactus or succulent compost, or a standard compost mixed 50:50 with horticultural grit or perlite.

🍽️ Feeding

  • Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength.

  • Do not feed in autumn and winter.

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

  • Remove any brown or damaged leaf tips by trimming with clean scissors.

  • Otherwise, pruning is not needed. Older lower leaves naturally brown and can be pulled off gently.

🪲 Pests & Problems

  • Generally pest-free and very robust.

  • Occasionally may be troubled by scale insects or mealybugs — wipe off with a damp cloth or use horticultural soap.

🚰 Container Growing & Repotting

  • Perfect for growing in pots.

  • Likes being slightly root-bound, so only repot every 3–4 years, moving to a pot just one size larger.

  • Ensure the container has drainage holes and raise on feet if kept outdoors in summer.

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