{"product_id":"beaucarnea-nolina-19cm-60cm","title":"Beaucarnea recurvata (Elephant foot) — H60 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"beaucarnea-nolina\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n  \u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Sculptural swollen trunk • ☀️ Bright light • 💧 Very rare watering • 🌵 Ultra easy • 🐾 Non-toxic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eNative to the \u003cstrong\u003esemi-desert regions of Mexico\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eBeaucarnea recurvata\u003c\/em\u003e develops a swollen base trunk — the caudex — which stores water and allows it to survive long droughts. Its nickname \"Elephant Foot\" comes from the shape of this distinctive trunk, topped with a tuft of long, thin, arching leaves that resemble a plant fountain. It is one of the most sculptural silhouettes in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-originales-y-raras\"\u003ecollection of original and rare plants\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cactus-suculentas\"\u003eindoor cacti and succulents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/header\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHICH SCULPTURAL PLANT TO CHOOSE? --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantes-sculpturales\" aria-labelledby=\"varietes-title\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 id=\"varietes-title\"\u003eWhich sculptural plant to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eBeaucarnea is part of a group of graphic architectural plants that share a high tolerance for drought and bright light:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeaucarnea recurvata\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — sculptural swollen trunk and tuft of fine drooping leaves, slow growth (H60 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most sculptural and unique version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/yucca-elephantipes-tres-canas-19cm-h70cm\"\u003eYucca elephantipes — 3 stems\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — upright trunks topped with rosettes of stiff dark green leaves, very upright habit (H70 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most structured and architectural version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sansevieria-dragon-o14cm-h55cm\"\u003eSansevieria Dragon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — upright cylindrical dark green leaves striped with light green, very graphic compact habit (H55 cm | Pot Ø14 cm). The most compact and minimalist version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sansevieria-laurentii-lengua-de-suegra\"\u003eSansevieria Laurentii\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large flat dark green leaves edged with yellow, slender upright habit. The most classic and well-known bicolor version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- LIGHT \u0026 LOCATION --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\" aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eLight \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright light to moderate direct sun — Beaucarnea is one of the few indoor plants that enjoys a few hours of direct sunlight. The more it receives, the more its trunk develops and its leaves grow vigorous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e near a south- or west-facing window, bright veranda, very bright living room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 28 °C — tolerates heat but is sensitive to frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e very well-draining — special cactus mix (cactus soil, perlite, sand).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WATERING \u0026 CARE --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\" aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e very low — allow the substrate to dry completely between waterings. Its caudex stores reserves for several weeks — \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/riego-de-plantas-de-interior-la-guia-completa-para-no-volver-a-regar-demasiado\"\u003eknowing when to water\u003c\/a\u003e is the only real skill required; overwatering is the main cause of trunk rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e every 3 to 4 weeks in spring-summer, once a month or less in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e absolutely essential — pot with drainage holes and very well-draining substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e perfectly tolerates dry air — no need for misting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e once a month in spring-summer, diluted liquid fertilizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- DECOR IDEAS \u0026 PLANT COMBINATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\" aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolo as a plant sculpture:\u003c\/strong\u003e its unique swollen trunk deserves a prominent and clear spot — placed alone in a bright corner of a living room or entrance, it immediately draws the eye and sparks conversation, where \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/plantas-xxl-cuales-elegir-y-como-integrarlas\"\u003elarge sculptural plants\u003c\/a\u003e have the most impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith graphic plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with an upright \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/yucca-elephantipes-tres-canas-19cm-h70cm\"\u003eYucca 3 stems\u003c\/a\u003e and a compact \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sansevieria-dragon-o14cm-h55cm\"\u003eSansevieria Dragon\u003c\/a\u003e — three very different architectural silhouettes that share the same need for bright light and very little watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maceta-elho-brussels-redonda-blanca\"\u003eBrussels white\u003c\/a\u003e highlights the organic shape of the trunk by contrasting with its regular roundness, or a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maceta-decorativa-elho-bfor-soft-antracita\"\u003eBfor anthracite\u003c\/a\u003e for a darker, more modern atmosphere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- VERDEIA TIPS --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\" aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever water if in doubt:\u003c\/strong\u003e with Beaucarnea, forgetting to water is always better than overwatering — the caudex stores reserves for several weeks and a rotting trunk is irreversible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGradually move it outdoors in summer:\u003c\/strong\u003e used to full sun in its natural Mexican habitat, it benefits from outdoor exposure from May to September — acclimate it gradually to avoid sunburn on foliage used to indirect light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBe patient with its growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beaucarnea is a very long-lived plant — its trunk develops over several decades and each centimeter of caudex represents years of slow growth, which explains its rarity and decorative value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\" aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBeaucarnea recurvata\u003c\/em\u003e (syn. \u003cem\u003eNolina recurvata\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beaucarnea, Elephant Foot, Nolina\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e semi-desert regions of Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions at delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H60 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 150–200 cm indoors (very slow growth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright light to moderate direct sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e very low — allow to dry completely between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e pH 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy — ideal for beginners\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-toxic to pets and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecor style:\u003c\/strong\u003e minimalist \/ graphic \/ sculptural\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The shape and size of the swollen trunk naturally vary from one specimen to another — each Beaucarnea is a unique plant sculpture.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56333250986249,"sku":"11921","price":40.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/beaucarnea-nolina-pied-delephant-o19-cm-h60-cm-verdeia-5975603.jpg?v=1774808819","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/beaucarnea-nolina-19-cm-60-cm-2","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}