Pony tail Palm (not a true palm)

There's the one I showed a photo of :o)) They're fascinating ...

Yes, Hywel. I noticed this one after I saw your picture and decided to take a photo of it. This had another arm on the back side.

An interesting & attractive plant.

Thank you Feverfew

Is it flowering? or is it pampas grass in the background?

There's very many old ones at the San Diego Zoo which have gigantic caudexes.

It is pampas grass in the background. I have not seen one flower yet,(only on internet) although the plant is popular in this part of the Mexico. I see lots of them in the pots too. Does it take long time before they flower?

I'm not sure how many years before it flowers. Typically they're around 6' (2m) before you see the first flowers. Here's a couple of my photos:

http://www.growsonyou.com/plant/slideshow/Beaucarnea_recurvata/123873-beaucarnea-recurvata-ponytail-palm-elephant-foot-tree

http://www.growsonyou.com/plant/slideshow/Beaucarnea_recurvata/116651

Interesting pictures Delonix. I thought they bloom white. Your picture shows pink.

Yes, Beaucarnea recurvata flowers have a pinkish hue to them. Beaucarnea stricta, which is a common species here, also...has white flowers.

Learning something new every day :-)

Klahanie:

Hope you're having a very Merry Christmas!

That's the fun of GoY. I learn something new every day, too. :>)

Merry Christmas wishes to you as well Delonix and of course all the best in 2014. Looking forward to se your photos in the new year as always.

Thanks! :>)

I should have a little more time to take more photos in the new year. (well, I hope so, anyway).