Care Level: I'm Easy
Pet Friendly: Yes
Non-Toxic to Dogs, Cats & Horses
Origins: Native to Central Mexico.
Fun Facts:
- Despite their name and palm-like appearance, the ponytail palm is not a true “palm.” In fact, they are more closely related to desert plants in the Agave and Yucca genera (e.g., Joshua trees).
- There are 350-year-old Beaucarneas known in Mexico.