Indoor, full sun to bright light; sunny window indoors
Elephant Foot Tree
The ponytail palm, at 60 to 80 or 80 to 100 cm: a swollen trunk that stores water, topped with thin, trailing leaves. Full sun to bright light, or a sunny window.
AED 430each, 60-80 cm
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Quantity
- Elephant Foot Tree, 60-80 cm × 1
- AED 430
- Total
- AED 430
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- Light
- Full sun to bright light; sunny window indoors
- Water
- Indoors every 2–3 weeks when the soil is dry; outdoors every 7–10 days in summer once established
- Pets
- Pet safe
- Size
- 60–100 cm
- Where
- Indoor and outdoor
Why people love it
- A swollen trunk stores water, so it forgives missed waterings.
- A fountain of thin leaves gives a distinctive silhouette.
- Handles Dubai sun better than most indoor plants.
Worth knowing
- The ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs, a calmer choice with pets.
- Overwatering rots the swollen trunk base.
- Growth is slow, so a small plant stays small.
About this plant
The elephant foot tree (Beaucarnea recurvata), also called the ponytail palm, is not a true palm. It comes from eastern Mexico and stores water in a swollen, bulb-like trunk base, which gives it its name. From the top of the trunk grows a fountain of long, narrow, curling leaves.
It is very well suited to Dubai. Outdoors it handles full sun, heat and dry air once acclimatized, and it needs little water. Indoors it does well in a bright spot near a sunny window and copes with air conditioning. Because it stores water in its trunk, overwatering is the main risk, particularly in winter or in pots without drainage. Brown leaf tips are normal in dry air and can be trimmed.
It works in bright living rooms, office receptions, sunny terraces, gravel gardens and pool areas. We offer it at about 60–80 cm and 80–100 cm.
- Sizes
- 60 and 80 cm
- Light
- Full sun to bright light; sunny window indoors
- Water
- Indoors every 2–3 weeks when the soil is dry; outdoors every 7–10 days in summer once established
- AC
- Keep it 1 metre from vents
- Pets
- Listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses.
Why Green Beetle, Not a Nursery
What changes when you buy here instead of collecting from a nursery.
| Compare | Plant Nursery | Green Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Plant quality | Grown outdoors, stressed indoors | Acclimatized for Dubai interiors |
| Before dispatch | Not checked | Checked for damage |
| Repotting | Needed straight away | Fresh soil, not needed |
| Delivery | You collect | Delivered, packed properly |
| After-care | None | WhatsApp help from our team |
Every plant is checked at our shop in Warsan 3 before it is dispatched. Questions about Elephant Foot Tree? Message us on WhatsApp.
Care Guide for Dubai Homes
How to keep Elephant Foot Tree healthy through the Dubai year.
Light
Full sun to bright light; sunny window indoors. Keep it out of harsh direct afternoon sun in summer.
Watering
Indoors every 2–3 weeks when the soil is dry; outdoors every 7–10 days in summer once established. Water when the top 2 to 3 cm of soil feels dry, empty the saucer afterwards, and check the soil before you water: AC slows how fast the plant uses water.
Care notes
Soil: sandy, fast-draining cactus or palm mix. Feeding: diluted cactus or palm feed two or three times between March and September. Common mistake: watering it like a leafy houseplant, which rots the swollen trunk. Where it works: bright living rooms, receptions, sunny terraces, gravel gardens and pool areas.
AC and air flow
Keep it at least 1 metre from AC vents. Cold air blowing straight onto the leaves dries the edges.
Cleaning the leaves
Dust settles quickly in Dubai homes. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth every few weeks so they keep taking in light.
Feeding and repotting
Feed once a month from March to October. Repot every 2 years into a pot one size up, or book a Plant Doctor visit and we do it for you.
Pets
Listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses.
Need Help Later On?
Book a Plant Doctor visit: our team checks the plant, changes the soil, feeds, prunes and cleans it, and shows you how to keep it healthy.
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Elephant Foot Tree FAQs
Can the Elephant Foot Tree grow outdoors in Dubai?
Yes. It handles full sun and heat well once acclimatized and needs very little water.
How often should I water it indoors?
About every 2–3 weeks, only when the soil has dried out. Water less in winter.
Is it toxic to pets?
The ASPCA lists the ponytail palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses.
Is it a real palm?
No. Despite the name ponytail palm, it is a succulent relative of agave that stores water in its swollen trunk.
Need 10 or more for an office, hotel or restaurant?
We install and maintain them too, with one written quote.