Nolina (Beaucarnea recurvata) – cu caudex impresionant

Nolina recurvata, also known as Beaucarnea recurvata, is a remarkable decorative plant, popularly known as “elephant foot” or “bottle tree”. The name comes from the large, swollen caudex at the base, which resembles an elephant's foot trunk and serves as a natural water reserve. The long, narrow, and curved leaves elegantly cascade in green waterfalls, giving the plant an exotic and architectural appearance.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Synonymous names: Nolina recurvata, Beaucarnea recurvata

• Common names: elephant foot, bottle tree, pony tail palm

• Family: Asparagaceae

• Origin: Mexico (arid and semi-arid areas)

• Leaves: Long, narrow, green, curved, with a “pony tail” appearance

• Stem: Large, bulbous caudex at the base, used for water storage

• Habit: Shrubby, slow growing, but extremely decorative

🌞 Growing conditions:

• Light: Preference for strong light, even direct sun

• Soil: Well-drained substrate, specific for succulent plants

• Watering: Low; the caudex stores water, so water rarely and moderately

• Temperature: 18–28°C; tolerates short periods of minimum 5°C in dry substrate

• Growth: Slow; mature plants develop a massive caudex and abundant foliage

✨ Why it is worth choosing:

• Large and spectacular caudex, very decorative

• Drought-resistant plant, easy to care for

• Long-lived and suitable for indoors or protected terraces

• Unique exotic accent in indoor plant collections

⚠️ Note: Each specimen is unique in the shape and size of the caudex; natural differences in appearance are normal and represent an aesthetic plus.

Height including pot: 30 cm