Ponytail Palm
Caring for a Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) indoors involves providing the right light, water, temperature, humidity, and occasional maintenance. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you keep your Ponytail Palm healthy:
Sunlight
- Bright Indirect Light: Ponytail Palms thrive in bright, indirect light. They can tolerate some direct sunlight, especially morning sun, but too much direct sun can scorch the leaves.
- Low Light Tolerance: They can also tolerate lower light conditions, but growth may slow down.
Watering
- Infrequent Watering: Allow the soil to dry out almost completely between waterings. Ponytail Palms are drought-tolerant and prefer to be underwatered rather than overwatered.
- Water Sparingly: Water thoroughly when you do water, but avoid letting the plant sit in water as this can lead to root rot.
Humidity
- Low Humidity Tolerance: They can tolerate low humidity levels typical of indoor environments.
Temperature
- Temperature: Ponytail Palms prefer temperatures between 18-24°C. They can tolerate temperatures down to 10°C but should be protected from frost.