Small 6 Year Old Ponytail Palm Bonsai planted in a 4 inch square ceramic container.
Palmas Ponytalis (Ponytail Palm)
Palmas Ponytalis or as it is more commonly called, Ponytail Palm, has small, curly leaves and swollen base at the trunk. The Ponytail Palm is also called Elephant's Foot due to the nature of the trunk which is scaly and hard. The swelling of the trunk acts as a reservoir in times of dry periods. In fact, Ponytail Palm bonsai can go for a couple of weeks without watering provided they are not in direct sun. This is one of a handful of low maintenance bonsai and can be beautifully displayed in low light conditions of your house, office or patio. Due to its ease of maintenance it makes an excellent gift for those friends in short supply of a green thumb.
Shipping Guidelines for Bonsai
All plants can ship safely when temperatures along the delivery route are 40-80 degrees F.
Live plants are very sensitive to temperature and during periods of extreme temperatures we may have to delay shipment of your order. Please review the guidelines below for the temperature requirements, from our location in Florida to the delivery location, prior to placing your order.
Below Freezing (32 degrees F): Only the Japanese Juniper can ship. Other Bonsai must wait to ship until the temperature warms.
32-40 degrees F: Japanese Juniper Bonsai can ship via UPS Ground. Other Bonsai must ship to arrive in 1-2 business days.
40-80 degrees F: All live plants can ship via UPS Ground.
Above 80 degrees F: Japanese Juniper Bonsai can ship via UPS Ground. Other Bonsai must ship to arrive in 3 business days or less.