Despite its moniker, the ponytail palm—named for the bouncy spray of leaves atop its “head”—actually doesn’t belong among palm plants, being a semi-succulent species instead. Not a one-trick pony, it ...

As we move into some drier winter weather, you might want to consider putting in a few drought tolerant plants. The ponytail palm, which is not botanically a palm, is a fun one to consider. It is a ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Delightful and unexpected, a mature ponytail palm looks like it was ...

You know that big, beautiful ponytail palm in your yard? It’s not one — a palm, that is. Turns out a lot of plants aren’t what we call them. While it might not be vital to know the full scientific ...

It’s Super Bowl Sunday and I’m sitting before my computer and keyboard ready to impart some pearls of wisdom into the gardener’s sea of wonderment. What dedication, no not really, just procrastination ...

As part of Plant Week, and our hunt for plants that may not yet have had their time in the “Instagram limelight,” one that we landed on was the ponytail palm. According to Justina Blakeney, founder ...

Liven up your indoor space with these playful palm trees.

Stacy Tornio has authored more than 15 books about animals, nature, and gardening. She is a master gardener and master naturalist. Native to the South Pacific Area, Kentia palms present that big, ...