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 ...

Walnut Creek’s Ruth Bancroft is a national authority on drought-resistant gardening. Twice a month, she and her staff share their knowledge with readers. Q I read the Ruth’s Tips column regarding ...

Ponytail palm plant care - how to grow Beaucarnea successfully - low maintenance Ponytail Palms stately plants are perfect for gardeners of any skill. They're exceptionally easy, very long lived and ...

Shower this hardy succulent in sunlight – and water sparingly – to enjoy its magnificent mass of long leaves for many years Why will I love it? The leaves on the Beaucarnea recurvata give the illusion ...