Ponytail Palm Beaucarnea in Luma Pot

🌿 Care Guide Plant Name: Ponytail Palm Botanical Name: Beaucarnea recurvata Common Names: Ponytail Palm, Elephant Foot Tree, Bottle Palm Origin: Mexico 🌞 Light Thrives in bright, indirect to direct sunlight. Best placed near a sunny window. Tolerates lower light but grows slowly without adequate sun. 💧 Watering Water when the soil is completely dry — every 2–3 weeks in summer. The swollen base stores water, so the plant is very drought-tolerant. Reduce to monthly in winter. 🌡️ Temperature Ideal range: 60–95°F (16–35°C). Tolerates dry indoor conditions well. Protect from frost below 50°F (10°C). 🌱 Soil Use a well-draining cactus or succulent mix. The swollen base caudex requires very dry conditions to stay healthy. ✂️ Maintenance Very low-maintenance. Remove brown leaf tips with clean scissors. Wipe the trunk occasionally. Repot every 2–3 years. Slow grower — be patient. ⚠️ Sad Plant Signs 🟡 Soft, mushy base – Overwatering. Let dry completely and reduce watering. 🟤 Brown, crispy leaf tips – Low humidity or underwatering. 📉 Slow growth – Needs more light or root space.