Also called Elephant's Foot by its fleshy trunk which strangely resembles an elephant's foot. The Beaucarnea prefers bright rooms without direct sunlight and being cramped in its pot. It is also very sensitive to overwatering, it is important to let the potting soil dry and avoid leaving stagnant water in the saucer.
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Origin: Semi-desert region of South and Central America.
- Watering:
- Allow the soil to dry completely between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: Low.
- Type of potting soil: Light and draining.
- Avoid water remaining in the saucer.
- Brightness: High.
- Orientation: South or west along the window.
- Growth: Slow.
- Temperature: Warm.
- Between 18ᵒC and 30ᵒC.
Pot diameter: 10 cm.
Like nature, each plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
