Pony Tail Palm, Bottle Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata)

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GiaVette Minneola, FL(Zone 9b) May 30, 2003

I have both the normal green Pony Tail Palm and this beautiful red form. Does anyone else have this one?

Common name: Pony Tail Palm, Bottle Palm
Family: Agavaceae
Genus: Beaucarnea
Species recurvata

Plant Link: http://plantsdatabase.com/go/2312/

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Maudie Harvest, AL May 31, 2003

When the Pony Tail Palm is grown inside be sure it under lights or in or near a window. Mine died from insufficient light during the winter months, otherwise was a healthy, beautiful plant.

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GiaVette Minneola, FL(Zone 9b) Jul 04, 2003

Hi Maudie, mine are all outside and either in direct sun or part sun. They are growing wonderfully. Thanks!

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flowerchild7 Saint Petersburg, FL(Zone 10a) Mar 10, 2006

I've searched for about a year for a red ponytail palm. Any one know where I can find one? The photo is very pretty!

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palmbob Acton, CA(Zone 8b) Mar 10, 2006

Many Nolinas will show red when colder... but I have not had too many that will do this consistently. N guatamalensis shows deep red-maroon on the new leaves most of the winter months and somewhat the rest of the year. However this red color seems to fade in all plants as they age.

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obezanna Sandy, UT Aug 19, 2006

I have one of the red varieties. It is a deeper maroon. It turned red about a month ago. I think it is really pretty and I'm so glad I found it.

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Sparkle61 Tarpon Springs, FL Mar 07, 2007

If the bulb on the bottom is totally covered with dirt, will this affect the growth/health of the ponytail palm?

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