Beaucarnea – Pony Tail Palm – Single Stem – HydroCare
Original price was: £69.95.£48.97Current price is: £48.97.
- Unbeatable Quality, Unbeatable Value
- 7-Day Returns, 100% Quality
- Superior Quality Goods
- Shop with confidence, we guarantee quality.
The HydroCare version of Beaucarnea recurvata stores water in it’s swollen base and stem. When grown as a single stemmed form it certainly deserves it’s other common name of Elephant’s Foot. A very forgiving and versatile plant. The added stem height makes it ideal as a floor standing specimen to add a touch of the exotic.
HydroCare – Beaucarnea – Pony Tail Palm Care & Info Guide
Horty Hints
Do you need a drink? These palms like storing water in the trunks, so don’t panic if there has been some neglect on your end.
Why so dry? The water meter is one way to tell – but if you notice the palm has limp or browning leaf blades and the trunk is starting to wrinkle-up, you’ll know it’s desperate for a drink.
Hide-and-Seek! Pony Tail Palms are susceptible to mealy bugs which hide in the pleats and folds of the plant. Cotton wool is the clue. See our pests guide for help.
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
Keep an eye on the water meter. Make sure to water when it has been on minimum for the past 14 to 21 days. For further information, take a look at our HydroCare set up guide.
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
Add a Hydroculture liquid feed every 2 to 3 waterings during spring and summer months.
Height & Growth Rate
Pony Tail 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.
Origin
Beaucarnea recurvata is native to Mexico and Texas, USA.
| SIZE: Hydro Pot Size x Total Height | 15/19 x 70cm, 18/19 x 90cm |
|---|
Be the first to review “Beaucarnea – Pony Tail Palm – Single Stem – HydroCare”
Related products
HOUSEPLANT STYLES
HOUSEPLANT STYLES
HOUSEPLANT STYLES
HOUSEPLANT STYLES
HOUSEPLANT STYLES
HOUSEPLANT STYLES
HOUSEPLANT STYLES
HOUSEPLANT STYLES
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.