Ponytail palm 'Beaucarnea recurvata' houseplant Dorstenia Foetida also goes by

Dorstenia Foetida also goes by the name Shield Flower

A slow-release natural fertilizer with an equal mix of NPK (5-10-5) can be applied once a year in the spring to help provide the plant with the nutrients it needs to thrive

It's important to avoid exposing it to temperatures below 50°F

Keep rather dry as soon as the temperature starts dropping in October and keep it dry in winter

their stems may grow leggy

Ponytail palm 'Beaucarnea recurvata' houseplant Dorstenia Foetida also goes byIntroducing the ponytail palm, known as Beaucarnea recurvata. Native to Southern Brazil, the ponytail palm is also known as the "elephant's foot palm or elephant foot tree" because of its enlarged lower trunk, which resembles an elephant's foot. Within the agave family, the ponytail palm is a distinct plant that, despite its name, is not a true palm. Its cascading, strap like leaves resemble a ponytail, adding to its unique and elegant appearance.