SPECIMEN NO. #16 🟢 PET SAFE Family: Asparagaceae

Beaucarnea recurvata

Common Name: Ponytail Palm

Beaucarnea recurvata (Ponytail Palm) botanical field specimen photograph

ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination

Toxic to Dogs? NO (Safe)
Toxic to Cats? NO (Safe)
Clinical Symptoms:

Non-toxic. Safe for dogs and cats.

Quantitative Care Thresholds

Light Level Profile Bright Indirect
Minimum Light Requirement 2000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance 6000 Lux
Watering Frequency Every 14 Days
Temperature Envelope 10°C – 35°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity 30% RH

Taxonomic & Field Verification

GBIF Usage Key 2768035
Native Biogeographical Range Global; Jardín Botánico de Bogotá; Mexico Gulf; Mexico Northeast; Mexico Southwe...
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