Ponytail Palm - Beaucarnea RecurvataDescription A hardy palm like plant with a crown of pendulous strappy leaves resembling a pony tail which emerge from a central trunk that has an unusual swelling at the base. A great container plant for warm and well lit positions indoors and out. When grown outdoors, this plant will grow to tree size with leaves to 2 metres long. When grown indoors its size is considerably restricted. Common Name: Ponytail Palm Botanical Name: Beaucarnea Recurvata