The ponytail palm, despite its misleading name, is a succulent, not a palm. It's recognized by its distinctive single, leafless trunk topped with a cascade of leaves. This plant, also known as ...

Despite its moniker, the ponytail palm—named for the bouncy spray of leaves atop its “head”—actually doesn’t belong among palm plants, being a semi-succulent species instead. Not a one-trick pony, it ...

The ponytail palm, with its unique appearance and low maintenance, makes for an ideal indoor plant. Its ability to thrive in ...

As we move into some drier winter weather, you might want to consider putting in a few drought tolerant plants. The ponytail palm, which is not botanically a palm, is a fun one to consider. It is a ...

DEAR JESSICA: I am wondering if you can help me out with some information on this plant. I received it about three years ago, and it has hardly grown. I don’t know what kind of plant it is or how to ...

Dear Master Gardener: I think my ponytail palm needs to be repotted. Is it OK to do it in the winter? Answer: Although ponytail palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) has a palm-like appearance, it is not a palm ...

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Sunny windowsills and glass-walled rooms often go underused when it comes to houseplants, mostly because people assume that ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Delightful and unexpected, a mature ponytail palm looks like it was ...

Ponytails are always in, so why not on plants too? I'm not suggesting gathering the leaves of your philodendron or spider plant together with a rubber band; what I am suggesting is growing a ponytail ...