The Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata), also known as Elephant's Foot, is a striking succulent native to Mexico that has become a beloved architectural houseplant. Despite its name, it's not actually a palm but belongs to the agave family. Its most distinctive feature is the thick, bulbous trunk base called a caudex, which stores water for drought survival. From this sculptural base emerges a fountain of long, thin, curly leaves that cascade gracefully downward, resembling a ponytail. This unique combination of form and function makes it both a living sculpture and an incredibly low-maintenance companion.