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BeaucarneaFamily: Agavaceae.
| Beaucarnea recurvata (Nolina tuberculata) |
Common name(s): Swamp buttlebrush |
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Syn. Nolina.
Genus of about 24 species of evergreen shrubs and trees found in semi-desert and scrub from S. US to Guatemala. Beaucarnea recurvata (Nolina tuberculata) grows slowly, but with time the trunk will reach 6 ft or more and the base will be smollen like a huge bulb.
The swollen bulb-like base stores water, and occasional dryness at the roots will do no harm. |
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| Growing conditions |
Watering and misting |
Propagation |
| Average warmth. Keep fairly cool in winter (50F or 10C). Provide as much light as possible. |
Water freely from spring to autumn - sparingly in winter. Don't overwater! Misting is not necessary. |
Take cuttings in spring or summer. Seeds sown in spring at 64-70F (18-21 C) germinate quickly. |
User-submitted additions and corrections:
Danielle
Canada
13th Jan 2006
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Beaucarnea is also sometimes referred to as a ponytail palm, and is a wonderful plant to grow and look at. There should be one on display in every house! |
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