Beaucarnea / Nolina recurvata
Beaucarnea recurvata, also called Nolina recurvata, often gets mistaken for a palm, but actually is a semi succulent. This unique looking tree-like perennial has a large swollen trunk, which stores water. The dark green leaves are long and thin and emerge from the trunk like a fountain. Beaucarnea recurvata is native to arid-tropical parts of Mexico where it grows in mountain forests and on rocky cliffs. Beaucarnea recurvata is a well-known robust, sun-loving houseplant. In mild to warmer climates it can be used as a waterwise patio plant or for landscaping. Outdoors it can grow to a full-size tree. Beaucarnea recurvata is commonly known as Ponytail palm, Bottle palm or Elephant's foot. Other internationally used common names for Beaucarnea or Nolina recurvata are: Big Base Palm, Desert Pony Tail Palm, Ponytail Nolina; Elephant foot tree. Evanthia has Beaucarnea recurvata starting material available all year round, as seed and young plants from seed. Ask our team for the Beaucarnea / Nolina cultivation manual for commercial production.
Properties
Botanical name:
Beaucarnea / Nolina recurvata
Family:
Asparagaceae
Series name:
Product group:
Nolina
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Product group:
Cultivation information
Starting material:
Seed
Young plant from seed
Pot size:
cm
Stem length:
-
cm
Growing location:
Plant density:
/m2
Sowing period:
Growing temperature:
Pot size:
cm
Pot size:
25-40
cm
Ideal growing temperature:
16-20
°C
Growing time to young plant:
18-26
weeks
Growing time from young plant to final product:
16
-
30
weeks
USDA Hardiness zone:
9-11
Average number of seeds per kilo:
35000
The information shown here is intended as a general guide and should not be considered growing instructions. Details are based on Western European climate conditions, unless specifically stated otherwise.
