You may also hear this plant called "elephant's foot" and one look at the trunk can tell you why! Madagascar palms are not true palms and are more closely related to asparagus. They store water in their large caudex, or bulbous stem, making them suitable to its native habitats in eastern Mexico. Place your ponytail palm in an area where it will receive bright light and water when bone dry.
Ponytail palms are pet safe, so no worries here! They can also make great additions arid enclosures and are easily kept to size with a quick trim of the leaves or stalk.
Plants will ship bare root and are suitable for 4 inch pots.