Beaucarnea Stricta 'Blue Ponytail Palm' | Rare Drought-Tolerant Succulent Tree | Indoor/Outdoor Collector's Plant- 130mm

Rare Beaucarnea stricta 'Blue Ponytail Palm' – Sculptural Desert Beauty | Low-Maintenance Indoor/Outdoor Succulent Tree

Bring architectural elegance and desert charm into your home or garden with the rare Beaucarnea stricta, also known as the Blue Ponytail Palm. A true collector’s specimen, this striking succulent tree features an iconic bulbous base (caudex) and a crown of slender, blue-gray leaves that arch gracefully like a cascading fountain.

Unlike the more common Beaucarnea recurvata, the stricta variety offers a more upright, structured growth habit and rare, powdery blue foliage—perfect for making a bold statement in minimalist, modern, or xeriscape-inspired spaces. Native to the semi-arid regions of Mexico, this slow-growing plant is incredibly drought-tolerant and thrives on neglect, making it ideal for both beginners and seasoned collectors.

Plant Features:

• Healthy, established Beaucarnea stricta specimen

• Elegant blue-gray foliage with graceful arching leaves

• Unique swollen base that stores water (caudex-forming)

• Exceptionally drought-tolerant and low-maintenance

• Slow grower—perfect as a long-lasting feature plant

• Ideal for indoor containers, patios, or arid garden designs

Care Instructions:

• Light: Bright, indirect to full sun

• Water: Let soil dry out fully between waterings

• Soil: Well-draining cactus or succulent mix

What You’ll Receive:

You'll receive a healthy, well-rooted plant similar in size and shape to the one shown. Each Beaucarnea is naturally unique and may vary slightly in appearance.

Add a living sculpture to your collection with this rare desert gem—Beaucarnea stricta offers timeless beauty with virtually no fuss!

The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same. 

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