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Pony tail Palm (not a true palm)


Pony tail Palm (not a true palm)

Beaucarnea recurvata belongs to the Agave family



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

16 Dec, 2013

 

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.

16 Dec, 2013

 

An interesting & attractive plant.

16 Dec, 2013

 

Thank you Feverfew

16 Dec, 2013

 

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.

21 Dec, 2013

 

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?

22 Dec, 2013

 

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

23 Dec, 2013

 

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

23 Dec, 2013

 

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

24 Dec, 2013

 

Learning something new every day :-)

25 Dec, 2013

 

Klahanie:

Hope you're having a very Merry Christmas!

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

25 Dec, 2013

 

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.

25 Dec, 2013

 

Thanks! :>)

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

26 Dec, 2013



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