• Safe for Pets
  • Safe for Pets
  • Safe for Pets
  • Safe for Pets
  • Safe for Pets
  • Safe for Pets
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Palm Ponytail

Palm Ponytail

Beaucarnea recurvata

$17.99 USD
$17.99 USD
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Size
Your Plant at a Glance
Care Level
Beginner
Pet Safety
Safe
Light
Medium
Water
Low
Size
Medium
Growth
Upright

Plant guilt-free! This beauty is completely non-toxic to cats and dogs, so you can enjoy gorgeous greenery without worrying about curious pets. The upright growth habit and foliage characteristics create visual interest while staying safely out of reach of nibbling fur babies. Perfect for pet-owning plant parents who refuse to choose between their loves. Add life to your space knowing your four-legged family members can coexist safely.

Light Requirements:
STEP 1: Find the Perfect Spot
Best spot: Position 3-6 feet away from windows, or near east-facing window
Alternative: Well-lit bathroom or workspace with natural light

STEP 2: Light Duration
Needs moderate light for 4-6 hours daily
Can adapt to artificial lighting (12-14 hours daily)

STEP 3: Rotate Weekly
Weekly quarter-turn ensures balanced growth
Watering Guide:
STEP 1: Check the Soil
How to check: Feel soil 2 inches deep - water when dry to the touch
Pro tip: Develop a consistent soil-checking schedule

STEP 2: Water Thoroughly
Water thoroughly until water drains from bottom holes
Empty saucer after 15 minutes - never let plant sit in water

STEP 3: Wait and Repeat
Frequency: Every 7-10 days during active growth, 10-14 days in dormancy
Filtered or room temperature water works best

Faded leaf color

This is a sign of too much light. Provide bright indirect rather than direct sunlight

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Slow growth, small leaves

This is a sign of too little light. Provide more bright indirect light daily

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Dropping leaves, soggy soil

This is a sign of overwatering. Allow soil to dry more thoroughly between waterings

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Dry, brown leaf tips

This is a sign of underwatering. Increase watering frequency. Check soil regularly

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