Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Cat palm, Date palm, Old Man palm
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
gardens, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
12-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bugs, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Blurred vision, Diarrhea, Rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Not Available
Other Uses
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAESALPINIA echinata
BEAUCARNEA recurvata
Common Name
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
Bottle Palm, Ponytail Palm
In Hindi
Brazilwood Tree
Ponytail Palm
In German
Brasil Baum
Pferdeschwanz Palm
In French
Brazilwood Arbre
Ponytail Palm
In Spanish
Árbol de palo de brasil
Cola de caballo de palma
In Greek
brazilwood Δέντρο
αλογοουρά παλάμη
In Portuguese
Árvore de pau-brasil
rabo- de palma
In Polish
brazylijskich Drzewo
kucyk palmowy
In Latin
Brazilwood ligno
ponytail palmarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Caesalpinia
Beaucarnea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Brazilwood and Ponytail Palm
Wondering what are the properties of Brazilwood and Ponytail Palm? We provide you with everything About Brazilwood and Ponytail Palm. Brazilwood has thorns and Ponytail Palm doesn't have thorns. Also Brazilwood does not have fragrant flowers. Brazilwood has allergic reactions like Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation and Swelling and Ponytail Palm has allergic reactions like Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation and Swelling. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Brazilwood and Ponytail Palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brazilwood and Ponytail Palm
Season and care of Brazilwood and Ponytail Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Brazilwood and Ponytail Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brazilwood season is Fall and Winter and Ponytail Palm season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand and for Ponytail Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ponytail Palm is Neutral.
Brazilwood and Ponytail Palm Physical Information
Brazilwood and Ponytail Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Ponytail Palm height is 457.20 cm and width 365.76 cm. The color specification of Brazilwood and Ponytail Palm are as follows:
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Ponytail Palm flower color: Ivory
- Ponytail Palm leaf color: Green
Care of Brazilwood and Ponytail Palm
Care of Brazilwood and Ponytail Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Ponytail Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ponytail Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.