VARIETIES: 	Pony-tail palm, elephant's foot, bottle palm - B. recurvata
		
MAXIMUM HEIGHT:	6 feet

SUBSTRATE:	Use a well drained potting mix.
						
LIGHT: 		Thrive in full light.
			
TEMPERATURE: 	40°F (4°C)
		
WATERING: 	Allow top half of soil to dry out between thorough waterings.
		Since the plant can retain water, it can survive short periods of drought.

FERTILIZING: 	Use a liquid fertilizer for cacti and succulents.
		Feed monthly throughout the summer.

PROPAGATING:	Propagate from seed or replant off shoots from around the base.