How to grow and care for Beaucarnea recurvata
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Beaucarnea recurvata, Pony tail
Beaucarnea recurvata 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
18C° ~25C°
Every 14 days
water
How to water Beaucarnea recurvata
How often should I water?
check Beaucarnea recurvata Every 14 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
The soil should be at least 90% dry before watering again. this means about every 2 weeks in the warm season and about every 4 weeks in the cold season
Signs that it really needs water
leaves look a little wrinkled
Light & Location
How much light does a Beaucarnea recurvata need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Beaucarnea recurvata likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~42℃
45
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Beaucarnea recurvata at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
10~40%
100
Beaucarnea recurvata prefers humidity about 10~40%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Beaucarnea recurvata is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Asparagales, Family: Asparagaceae, Genus: Beaucarnea, Species: Beaucarnea recurvata
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | South America |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Beaucarnea |
| Species | Beaucarnea recurvata |
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