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Beaucarnea sanctomariana
Also Known As
- Ponytail Palm
Plant type
tree, shrub, palm / cycad
size
- H: 6'-20'
- W: 1'-8'
planting zones
- 9a-12
Beaucarnea sanctomariana plant details
Beaucarnea sanctomariana is an evergreen palm / cycad, 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, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Beaucarnea sanctomariana
- Plant type: palm / cycad, shrub or tree
- Plant family: asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 20 FT - tall
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Beaucarnea sanctomariana
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Beaucarnea sanctomariana
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
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Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 15'-20'
Width: 6'-8'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
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Zones
9b-12
Size
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Width: 3'-6'
- sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
9a-12
Size
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Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - bright shade
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Zones
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Size
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