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Beaucarnea guatemalensis
Also Known As
- Beaucarnea oedipus
- Nolina guatemalensis
- Curly Nolina
- Guatemala Ponytail Plant
- Izote
- Izote Macho
- Izote Real
- Red Ponytail
Plant type
tree, cactus / succulent
size
- H: 8'-15'
- W: 3'-6'
planting zones
- 9b-12
Beaucarnea guatemalensis plant details
Beaucarnea guatemalensis is an evergreen cactus / succulent or tree with blue and green foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Beaucarnea guatemalensis
- Plant type: cactus / succulent or tree
- Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 8 FT - 15 FT - tall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Beaucarnea guatemalensis
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Beaucarnea guatemalensis
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
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Plant Type
Tree
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 15'-20'
Width: 6'-8'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
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Plant Type
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Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 6'
Width: 6'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - low
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 6'-8'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - bright shade
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 1'-8'
- sun - mostly sun
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