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    • Photo of Beaucarnea guatemalensis foliage by Karl Gercens III

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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

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    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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Rose Type locale is Sierra de las Minas near Coban, Guatemala.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    Gardening facts about Beaucarnea guatemalensis plant

    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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    Beaucarnea gracilis

    aka Dasylirion gracile, Nolina gracilis, Nolina histrix, Pony Tail Palm, Sotolin

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
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    Beaucarnea recurvata

    aka Nolina recurvata, Elephant Foot, Ponytail Palm

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Beaucarnea recurvata flower, form, landscape by Karl Gercens III
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    Calibanus hookeri

    aka Beaucarnea hookeri, Calibanus caespitosus, Dasylirion caespitosum, Dasylirion hookeri, Mexican Boulder

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - bright shade
    • low
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    Nolina longifolia

    aka Beaucarnea longifolia, Dasylirion longifolium, Roulinia karwinskiana, Yucca longifolia, Mexican Grass Tree, Oaxacan Tree Nolina

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 6'

    Width: 6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Nolina longifolia form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Beaucarnea sanctomariana

    aka Ponytail Palm

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 6'-20'

    Width: 1'-8'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Beaucarnea sanctomariana foliage by Paradise Found Nursery
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