Ponytail Palm

Also known as Elephant-Foot Tree, Bottle Palm. One plant, one grade per pet — the verdicts below are transcribed from primary sources and human-reviewed.

FOR CATSS0 · SAFE

Ponytail palm is non-toxic to cats (S0 Safe): the ASPCA lists Beaucarnea recurvata as safe for cats, dogs, and horses — despite the name, it's actually a succulent, not a true palm.

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Care at a glance

Lightbright indirect

Waterevery 14–21 days

Humiditylow

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