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Beaucarnea recuvata (Ponytail Palm)

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Nancy Bain
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Nancy Bain 🌿 (Gallery)

I received this Ponytail Palm as a gift when the caudex was the size of a marble, over 40 years ago. I have always wanted to show it, but because of its size and weight that hasn’t been possible. As you can see see, it takes four grown men to just transplant it into a bigger pot. That is why I am delighted to enter it into this virtual show…and also show a photo of its amazing bloom. It has bloomed twice, so far, which is supposedly unusual in this climate, as this plant is a native of Mexico. As you can see it likes living in my dining room where it gets plenty of light.

 

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7 responses to “Beaucarnea recuvata (Ponytail Palm)”

  1. Susan Hilpert Avatar
    Susan Hilpert

    Wonderful!

  2. SGC Member Avatar
    SGC Member

    Wow Nancy! That is amazing. Thank you for sharing with us.

  3. Catherine Mueller Avatar
    Catherine Mueller

    So fun to have that inside and blooming. It is beautiful!

  4. SGC Member Avatar
    SGC Member

    Amazing plant and photo – love the steam in the background.
    Charlee

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    SGC Member

    This is a spectacular plant!! How nice for you to have an opportunity to share with us. Thank you, Nancy.

    Mary T.

  6. Suzette de Turenne Avatar
    Suzette de Turenne

    Nancy, this is really fun to see several photos of this magnificent specimen. I just don’t understand why you haven’t lugged it in to any show?!?! What a testimony to your horticultural prowess!

  7. Carlyn Steiner Avatar
    Carlyn Steiner

    Nancy, that is a real beauty. I am glad you finally have an occasion and the ability to share it with us.

    Carlyn

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