beaucarnea
gracilis
gracilis
Care level
Easy
This elegant slow-grower develops a slimmer, more refined trunk compared to its relatives, with delicate blue-green leaves that cascade like a fountain. Its distinctive bottle-shaped base swells over time to store water, creating a striking silhouette that can become a dramatic focal point in any room.
Care & maintenance
Light
Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.
Temperature
Wide range (50°F - 86°F)
Fertilization frequency
Low
Once per season.
Soil
Choose a Succulent and cactus mix: A well-draining blend with coarse texture. Promotes root health by preventing water-logging and mimicking arid natural habitats.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
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Features
Size & growth
Large
Upright
Slow growth
This plant grows slowly. It can reach 3 to 6 feet in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The beaucarnea gracilis can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.