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Ponytail Palm Large · With Mid-Century Pot

$339

2 ½ – 3 ft tall

Set it and forget it with the stunning, low-maintenance Ponytail Palm. This voluminous beauty is easy to care for and safe for homes with pets. It prefers bright light, but is adaptable to medium light areas.

This Ponytail Palm plant comes in a Gray Mid-Century Ceramic & Light Wood Stand

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Guaranteed for 45 Days

Living plants need time to adapt to changing conditions. If your plant doesn't settle in comfortably within the first 45 days, we'll replace it.

Made to Order

Each and every order is hand-selected, inspected for health, treated for insects, pruned, cleaned and staged in your choice of planter.

Innovative Packaging

Shipped via FedEx, UPS and USPS with package tracking included, arrival within 1 to 6 days · Custom packaging to ensure a safe journey, carefully wrapped to protect loose soil · 100% recyclable packaging

Plant Details

With its fluffy canopy and tangles of fronds, the Ponytail Palm is not actually a palm, but an agave, closer in kind to a succulent or cactus. The Ponytail Palm is the perfect plant for adding personality to your decor, without the usual upkeep required of many indoor greenery varieties.

Difficulty: Novice

The Ponytail Palm can be low-maintenance, though require certain conditions

Pets

Careful with pets.
The plant may cause mild irritation if ingested.

Description

  • Approximately 2.5 to 3 feet in overall height, from bottom of pot to top leaf
  • Botanical name: Beaucarnea recurvata
  • Also commonly known as Bottle Palm and Elephant's Foot Tree
  • Native to Madagascar
  • Live, fully grown, healthy plant · Grown in the USA
*Please note that plants are grown naturally and can vary in height ± 10%. If you're looking for a specific height, please reach out and we'd be happy to help.
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How to care for and grow your Ponytail Palm?

Vicky's advice, Plant doctor at Léon & George

Light

Prefers bright indirect light, can also adapt to medium light · View Light Guide

Water

Water sparingly, prefers to dry out between waterings

Care Guide

More information can be found in the Ponytail Palm.

Pot Details

Description

Meticulously hand-crafted ceramic cylinders, designed specifically for your plants to thrive. Wood stands are handcrafted from reclaimed wood and finished with natural oil.

Plants remain in their plastic grow containers which are placed inside the waterproof ceramic pots, and slightly elevated on foam blocks.

Construction and details
  • Sized to fit 10" or 5g grower pots with extra room for drainage
  • Glazed inside and out, completely waterproof
  • No drainage hole, plant should be staged, ideal for indoor or outdoor use
  • Elevated by a sleek wood stand - teak wood for the light and dark stained options, mahogany wood for the black stained option
  • Finished with non-toxic, non-VOC oil

Dimensions

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What's Included

When you purchase a plant from Léon & George, each order is prepared with the utmost care and service:

  • Sourced from top California growers
  • Hand-selected for health, shape and beauty
  • Cleaned and shined with our own all-natural soaps
  • Trimmed and pruned for blemishes
  • Inspected and treated with systemic bug protection
  • Soil is topped with preserved forest moss or pebbles for a refined finished touch
  • Carefully wrapped, packed and sealed for their journey to you

When ordered with a ceramic pot, your set is assembled with our staging method for optimal airflow and drainage. Léon & George plants are fitted into the highest quality of small batch, hand-finished stoneware ceramic pots, which are renowned for their high-fire, waterproof, ultra-strong material.

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Renée's note Plant Stylist at Léon & George

Ponytail Palms have a playful allure, perfect for adding a dose of texture to sunny empty corners, or accompanying your favorite accent chair.

customer reviews for the Ponytail Palm

Perfection!

This was my 7th Leon & George purchase and I have always been so pleased! The quality extends from the email communication, plant doctor advice, impeccable packaging to the amazing high quality plants. My home is now full of happy green vibes 😁

Tomie R.

Verified Buyer

May 04, 2023

Manhattan Beach, CA

Due to the broken pot I received the experience wasn’t as grand as my expectations.

The plant arrived in good shape, but the pot was in many pieces so it had to sit in the plastic until a new pot arrived. Customer service was great at responding, and getting the new pot out. It wasn’t quite as fun to get the plant repotted to the new pot, and a bit of a mess but it looks good now. The experience didn’t meet my expectations, which were set with the IG post of what it should be like unwrapping a new plant from Leon & George. I get the damage was due to the delivery service, but I couldn’t give a 5 star due to the experience not being as grand as I was expecting.

Erin S.

Verified Buyer

February 17, 2023

Atlanta, GA

Questions about the Ponytail Palm

Do Ponytail Palms purify the air?

Ponytail Palms are powerful air purifiers, and remove formaldehyde, xylene and nitrogen oxides from the air while also converting carbon dioxide into oxygen.

How big can a Ponytail Palm grow?

Ponytail Palms typically reach four feet in height indoors and up to ten feet in height outdoors.

Are Ponytail Palms toxic or poisonous to humans or pets?

The Ponytail Palm is considered to be toxic, and care should be taken around pets. Consumption can result in illness.

Do Ponytail Palms need a lot of light?

Yes, Ponytail Palms require ample, direct sunlight to thrive indoors.

Are Ponytail Palms succulents?

Ponytail Palms are succulents, and members of the Agave plant family.

Featured Questions

When can I expect to receive my plants?

Orders are processed within 1-3 business days, excluding weekends and holidays. Standard transit time is between 2-5 business days once your order ships.

For faster delivery, we offer Express Shipping as well as Overnight Shipping for eligible products. Overnight Shipping is available for orders placed before noon PST, but only on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

Please note: During extreme weather conditions, particularly for orders going to the East Coast, we'll ship on the subsequent Monday or Tuesday after the order is placed. This strategy ensures efficient travel time and avoids weekend transit, as such delays during severe weather can cause damage. When necessary, we may upgrade your order to Express Shipping to ensure your plants arrive in perfect condition.

We appreciate your understanding and patience. After all, the weather is beyond our control!

Can I order now and schedule delivery for a later date?

Yes you can!

At checkout you can select if you'd like your order to be sent right away or at a later date. This will come in handy if you'll be traveling or are planning for a special occasion.

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Will you ship my plants during winter?

We take extra precautions to make sure your order arrives in the best condition. This includes monitoring weather conditions, adding extra layers of protection to packages, and minimizing potential exposure to extreme cold.

Orders shipping to the East Coast may be held to ship on Mondays and Tuesdays to ensure the shortest transit time possible. In cases of extreme weather, we may hold your order until conditions improve. In these cases, you will be notified of the delay and the new projected ship date. Our 45 Day Guarantee is here for you and damages sustained by cold weather during transit or delivery will be promptly addressed by our team.

What is the moisture meter and how does it work?

This moisture meter does not require batteries and uses a simple color scale: blue = no need to water, white = time to water. To use, gently insert as deep as possible into your plant’s soil, taking care not to damage any roots. Wait 20-30 minutes to read. If the window is completely white, water your plant as instructed on your care card. If the window is blue, hold off on watering until it turns completely white. You may leave the moisture meter in the soil of your plant, or remove it and insert again when you believe it may be time to water. 

Find more details and information about your new moisture meter here, or purchase them on their own here.

Please note that Léon & George does not take responsibility for damage caused by incorrect or forceful use of the moisture meter. 

What's included with each plant set?

When you purchase a plant from Léon & George, you're getting a lot more than just a plant. Here's what's included with each of our sets:

  • Hand-selected, California-grown greenery, inspected for quality, beauty, and size. A plant that's trimmed, cleaned, styled, and treated with all-natural soap and insecticide.
  • Fitting to a handmade, 100% ceramic pot. Each plant is potted for optimal airflow and drainage, and our ceramics are fully water sealed which means they won't damage your floors. Plant sets are finished with decorative preserved forest moss.
  • Optional handmade wood stands crafted with teak or mahogany wood and finished with a non-VOC natural oil finish. Our stands also include felt pads to protect your floors. Upon arrival, easy care instructions for your plant.
  • Lifetime access to our Plant Doctors for any necessary plant care support along the way.

What is your 45-day guarantee all about?

We want to assure you that anyone can be a successful plant owner. Our plants are all easy to care for and come with foolproof care instructions. It takes a little practice to develop a green thumb, but if the plant dies within your first 45 days, we'll replace it!

> Read through our 45 Day Guarantee terms to see how it works.

Do you sell plants without a ceramic pot?

Yes, you can see our plant selection by clicking here.

The plants come with their nursery pot, our 45-day guarantee, and plant doctor access.

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What makes Léon & George different from other online plant shops?

We’ve made it our mission to provide the highest quality of products and the highest quality of experiences to our customers. 

Exceptional Products

When you shop with Léon & George, you receive hand-selected, California grown greenery which has been carefully inspected for quality, beauty, and size. We source our plants from local growers that we trust. Every Léon & George plant is trimmed, cleaned, styled, and treated with our own all-natural soap, fertilizers and insecticides, in-house.

Léon & George plants are fitted into the highest quality of small batch, hand-finished stoneware ceramic pots, which are renowned for their high-fire, waterproof, ultra-strong material. The plants are potted for optimal airflow and drainage, and finished with decorative preserved forest moss.

Our plant care items are formulated in-house and produced locally using all natural ingredients and time-tested recipes.

Excellent Service

Every plant set is processed swiftly and securely shipped in custom-engineered insulated packaging.

Local delivery in Southern California epitomizes a frictionless experience, with streamlined communication and exemplary customer service as our team delivers and places your plant in your desired location and takes away any unwanted wrapping materials. 

A Lifetime of Support

We offer free lifetime access to our Plant Doctor service, through which our team members of master gardeners and horticulture experts are available to offer any necessary plant care support you may require. 

Try our service and experience the Léon & George difference. Our commitment to quality is our legend, and it’s how we’ve become the foremost industry leader in greenery.

How are your plants different from the ones at local nurseries, or big-box retailers?

Léon & George is not your typical plant shop. We make it possible for you to get the interior design look you've seen in your favorite magazines and design blogs, without the hassle of buying and matching separate greenery, planters, and stands. We do this by pairing each plant with a custom planter designed to fit your space and meet your plant's needs for healthy growth.

We use only the highest quality greens, sourced from growers who are kind to their crops! That means our plants are never rushed, shocked, or treated with harmful chemicals. We're willing to wait longer—and pay our suppliers more—to get the best products available. And we pass the benefits on to you, our customers: premium greenery that will complement your home decor and look phenomenal for years to come.

What is the status of my order?

You can check your order’s status by heading to My Account and selecting the correct order. You can also find more information in the confirmation email receipt sent to you at the time of your order. If you did not receive a confirmation email, check your spam folder or contact us at [email protected]. We’re happy to help!

Why didn't I receive my order confirmation email?

Don't panic! Your order is probably in the works and will be confirmed shortly. Double check your spam folder. The email confirmation is sent from [email protected]

If you have any questions or concerns about your selections, you can always contact us at [email protected] and we can resend your confirmation email. In the meantime, check out these delightful plant puns from our friends at Thought Catalog.

What if I travel somewhere – will my indoor plants die?

Not necessarily, especially if you plan ahead a bit. If you're going away for a week or less, there should be no problem if you soak the soil in advance. And if you're going away for longer check out our blog post or send us an email at [email protected] and we'll give you instructions for prepping your plant for the long haul.

Your plants look so perfect in the pictures… Are they real?!

Yes! Our plants are 100% real, which means that they'll need a little TLC to keep growing. But thanks to our plant care and design team, they'll be styled, nurtured, and primed for life indoors before they arrive at your door. And we promise, if you're kind to your plants, they'll return the favor! Learn about the health benefits of spending time around plants.

What's included with the plant when it's delivered as a gift?

Every gift order includes the plant and pot set, simple care instructions to keep the plant happy and healthy. Gift orders are also covered under our 45-day guarantee and our Plant Doctor program, which means the recipient can call us anytime for plant care support. Being a new plant parent can have its ups and downs, but we make sure our plants are simple to care for and easy to love!

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