COMMON NAME: Ponytail Palm

LIGHT: Very bright indirect to partial direct sun

WATERING: Stores water in its trunk—allow soil to dry out completely to the bottom of the pot before watering again

SOIL: Fast-draining cactus mix

FERTILIZING: Feed every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer with a diluted cactus or succulent fertilizer

PRUNING: Minimal pruning needed; remove dried or damaged leaves at the base

EXTRA NOTES: Despite the name, it’s technically a succulent—easy to care for and drought-tolerant

PET SAFE? Non-toxic

CHILD SAFE? Non-toxic

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