{"product_id":"elephant-foot-tree","title":"Elephant Foot Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003eBeaucarnea Recurvata, also known as the Ponytail Palm or Elephant Foot Tree, is a slow-growing, succulent native to Mexico. This plant is prized for its distinctive, bulbous base and its long, slender, green leaves that resemble a horse's tail. It is commonly grown as a houseplant, in a conservatory, or in tropical gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Beaucarnea Recurvata prefers bright, indirect light and will grow best in a location with full sun to partial shade. Too little light can cause the plant to become stunted and the leaves to yellow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e This plant is drought-tolerant and does not need frequent watering. It should be watered deeply when the soil is dry to a depth of 2-3 inches, and then allowed to dry out completely before watering again. Over-watering can cause root rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Beaucarnea Recurvata prefers well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. It can also tolerate slightly alkaline soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e This plant is hardy in USDA zones 9-11, where it can be grown outdoors in a sunny location. In cooler climates, it should be grown in a greenhouse or as a houseplant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Pruning is not necessary, but dead or yellow leaves can be trimmed off to maintain a neat appearance and to promote healthy growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beaucarnea Recurvata is not toxic, but it has sharp spines on the tips of its leaves, so care should be taken when handling the plant. It is also a popular food source for some species of wildlife, so it may not be suitable for use in areas with heavy wildlife populations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Plantiy","offers":[{"title":"60cm to 80cm","offer_id":48299350917335,"sku":"14875","price":430.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true},{"title":"80cm to 100cm","offer_id":48299350950103,"sku":"32339","price":610.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/9439\/4583\/files\/OutdoorDay2HR-74_41a50485-bde5-4f10-8f3d-1c92f1478f26.jpg?v=1771366682","url":"https:\/\/planty.ae\/products\/elephant-foot-tree","provider":"Plantiy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}