Despite its moniker, the ponytail palm—named for the bouncy spray of leaves atop its “head”—actually doesn’t belong among palm plants, being a semi-succulent species instead. Not a one-trick pony, it ...

If you're looking for a houseplant that's on the eye-catching, quirky side of the tracks, look no further than the ponytail palm. Also known as beaucarnea recurvata, the ponytail palm is native to ...

Finding an indoor plant that can handle the warm, dry areas of your home without constant attention can feel like a challenge, but the ponytail palm (Beaucarnea recurvata), also called elephant's foot ...

As we move into some drier winter weather, you might want to consider putting in a few drought tolerant plants. The ponytail palm, which is not botanically a palm, is a fun one to consider. It is a ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Delightful and unexpected, a mature ponytail palm looks like it was ...

Q: Our 8-year-old ponytail palm, named Dr. Seuss, has always been quite buoyant. Over the last several months, the leaves have lost many curls and droop downward instead of standing taller. We ...

Ponytails are always in, so why not on plants too? I'm not suggesting gathering the leaves of your philodendron or spider plant together with a rubber band; what I am suggesting is growing a ponytail ...

Isle of Hope resident and Georgia Master Gardner, Presiding Elder James E. Taylor has recently coaxed a ponytail palm into bloom. The plant was a gift from a friend about 10 years ago, underscoring ...