root system of a ponytail palm 6" Pot Guatemalan Ponytail Palm

root system of a ponytail palm 6" Pot Guatemalan Ponytail PalmTo strengthen the plant and to help it grow faster the Dude recommends utilizing his BioShot when planting succulents. This helps with their sturdiness as a plant and their overall health. *The plant pictured is not necessarily the plant you will receive, but will be same size and shape* Common Name: Ponytail Palm, Bottle Palm Tree, Elephant Foot Tree, Red Ponytail Palm, Guatemalan Ponytail Palm Scientific Name: Beaucarnea guatemalensis This

To strengthen the plant and to help it grow faster the Dude recommends utilizing his BioShot when planting succulents. This helps with their sturdiness as a plant and their overall health. 

*The plant pictured is not necessarily the plant you will receive, but will be same size and shape* 

Common Name: Ponytail Palm, Bottle Palm Tree, Elephant Foot Tree, Red Ponytail Palm, Guatemalan Ponytail Palm

Scientific Name: Beaucarnea guatemalensis

This particular type of ponytail palm can have a much larger and more defined bulbous base and a sturdier stem than other types of ponytails.

-Care Recommendations By The Dude-

Best for These Animals: Small-to-moderate sized snakes and lizards.

Bio Dude Substrates: Terra Sahara, some Terra Aranea

Soil Depth: Shallow to moderate with proper drainage.

Lighting: High.

Humidity & Misting: 0%-40%; none required.

Mature Plant Size & Root System: Can eventually reach small-tree sizes, but grows very slowly.  Root system is generally shallow and fibrous, but the bulbous base of the plant can eventually become quite large.

Temperature Tolerance & Placement in the Terrarium: High temperature and drought tolerance. Front (low) or corner placement recommended.

Edible & Side Effects if Ingested: Non-toxic if consumed.

Pot Size & Packaging: A single 6" pot ponytail palm plant is shipped in the pot, wrapped in paper.