Beaucarnea gracilis

Beaucarnea gracilis.  It  is a small dioecious tree or large shrublike succulent species with many slender, curving vertical stems, that emerge from a large beautiful globose woody base, it is related to the well-known ponytail plant (Nolina recurvata). The spreading base with its corky bark of much battered appearance, resembles a giant elephant’s foot. Sowing : Seed should be sown in spring or during summer, in a well-drained seedling mix, and need only be covered lightly with the sowing mix, clean coarse sand or milled bark. The trays should be kept moist in a warm but shaded position. Locality: Ex Hort. Harvest: February 2023