
1 black tin of 20 Beaucarnea Recurvata 'Ponytail Palm' Seeds (care guide included)
Beaucarnea Recurvata
About the seeds:
difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
germination time |
14-28 days |
depth |
1/4”-1/2" |
spacing |
1-3 seeds per planter or soil pod |
recommended planter |
2"-4" nursery pot to start(no terra cotta for germination) |
time to maturity |
>1 year |
seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
method |
greenhouse | paper towel method |
temperature |
70F - 85F |
About the Plants:
description |
Large caudex trunk with leaves shooting out of the top in a ponytail shape |
difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
size of plant |
1'(indoors)-15'(if grown outside) |
light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
soil |
well-draining, coconut coir/peat-based potting mix or cactus/succulent soil |
temperature |
warm | cool |
pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
pests |
|
fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
Instructions:
Ponytail palms are easy to germinate and grow as houseplants, the main downside is how slow their growth is. They are very low-maintenance, preferring low watering, bright light, but not from direct sun(unless it's weaker sun rays), and only needs to be fertilized 2-3 times a year.
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
These seeds are for the 2023 growing season.