Herself’s Houseplants

Pony tail palms are not really palms but are members of the Lilaceae family. It is a native of the desert in Mexico.

Because it is a desert plant it does not mind the dry house air. But that also means it wants just as much light as you can give it.

It stores water in its base so the biggest risk is over watering. Water it like a cactus. Let the top inch of soil go dry before you rewater this plant. If you are not sure whether to water - wait a week.

If the leaves turn brown or the stem shrivels you are under watering this plant. If new leaves are light in color or stem or root rot appear you have given it too much water.

It can grow up to 8′ tall indoors.

See also:
Indoor plants as retro fashion

More information:
Beaucarnea recurvata

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