Herself's Houseplants

Thanks for the photo!( don’t we all wish ours looked like Lance’s what a great plant! )

These are succulents and therefore need lots of direct bright light.  Temperatures need to be over 55′F.  Keep them away from drafty windows and doors in cold climates.  They will reward you with  wonderful flowers if you take good care of them.

Water regularly during summer months, less in winter months.  Too little water in the summer will cause leaves to drop.  Too much water in the winter will cause the plant to rot.

Some leaves may spot, brown and fall off at the beginning of the winter dormancy period. This is ok.

If you can take them outdoors for the summer they will be a very happy plant.

The sap is toxic so be careful if you get any on your hands.

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

Desert plants make great houseplants if you can give them enough light. Your home is usually drier than the desert.

Pony tail palms store water in the 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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