Elephant's Foot Tree 70cm
The Elephant's Foot Tree with straight trunk of 70 centimetres (also known as the beaucarnea recurvata or Pony Tail Palm) is a very hardy plant and you can put it anywhere in the house. The beaucarnea or Nolina Recurvata is native to Mexico and the surrounding area. It has a robust trunk and a thickened tuberous base that resembles an elephant's leg. The trunk is used to hold its water reserve. The inside of the trunk is like a kind of sponge. This allows this houseplant to absorb a lot of water and can go through a period without water.
dimensions & properties
We found this 70 cm high Beaucarnea Recurvata of the brand 'Decorum' in a Dutch nursery ('Kwekerij Duijn-Hove') specialised in Beaucarneas.
- height plant: 60-70cm ↕
- pot size: 21cm Ø
- amount: 1
- trunk: 1
- branches: min. 3
- color: grey/brown trunk and green long leaves
- easy plant
- safe for your pet
care tips
The Beaucarnea is an easy to maintain houseplant and really only requires sunlight. It is best to locate it about 2 or 3 metres from a window. Watering isn't very complicated either, the soil has to be dry, very soon you will learn how much water this plant needs. In case of doubt: a dry soil is better than a wet one. The elephant's foot needs little nutrition and can even go months without it. Only fertilize it once a year in spring or early summer, in winter it's not necessary.