beaucarnea
recurvata
recurvata
Care level
Easy
Popularity
Star
The star feature of this architectural beauty is its massive swollen base that stores water like a natural water bottle, topped with a fountain of long, thin leaves that cascade like a green waterfall. Despite its impressive size, it grows incredibly slowly, taking decades to develop its distinctive elephant-foot-like trunk that can reach several feet in diameter.
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 recurvata 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.