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    Beaucarnea goldmanii

    Also Known As

    • Ponytail Palm

    Plant type

    tree, shrub, cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6'-25'
    • W: 2'-8'

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

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    Beaucarnea goldmanii plant details

    Beaucarnea goldmanii is an evergreen cactus / succulent, shrub or tree with green foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Beaucarnea goldmanii

    Plant type: cactus / succulent, shrub or tree
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 25 FT - tall
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Beaucarnea goldmanii

    USDA Zones: 9a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Beaucarnea goldmanii plant

    How to Grow Beaucarnea goldmanii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • 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
    Photo of Beaucarnea gracilis foliage, form by Kauderwelsch
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    Beaucarnea guatemalensis

    aka Beaucarnea oedipus, Nolina guatemalensis, Curly Nolina, Guatemala Ponytail Plant, Izote, Izote Macho, Izote Real, Red Ponytail

    Plant Type

    Tree, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 8'-15'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Beaucarnea guatemalensis foliage by Karl Gercens III
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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
    Photo of Calibanus hookeri by Cactus Jungle
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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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