Common Name: Elephant Foot Palm or Ponytail Palm
Botanical Name: Beaucarnea recurvata 
Hazard/Non-Hazardous: Poisonous to rabbits. Case did not advise of hazardous chemicals involved. Symptoms of ingestion poisoning do include lack of energy, anorexia, poor hair coat, abnormal rapid breathing, & hypersalivation. Cases have not surfaced for toxicity in humans or other animals. 
Medicinal Uses: None
Common Descriptions: 
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Flowering 
Frost Tolerant (25°F/-4°C)
House Plant
Shrub 
Tree
Average Width Growth: 6 Feet - 12 Feet
Average Height Growth: 6 Feet - 30 Feet
Plant Spacing: 6 Feet - 8 Feet
Root System: Horizontal, Non-Invasive
Average Years for Maximum Growth: 10 Years - 30 Years
Hardy Zones: 9B - 11B
Sun Exposure: Partial Sun - Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Humid - Well Drained
Applicable Soil: Gromulch or Potting Soil
Blooming Seasons: Spring - Summer
Fertilizing Seasons: Spring - Summer
Applicable Fertilizing: Rose & Flower 4-6-2 or All Purpose 4-4-4
General Plant Care Based on Experience: 
Always water plants for the first three days after transplant.  
Spring & Fall: Water every 2 - 3 days. Plants in containers will require water at least a day sooner.  If in containers, water every day during heat waves of temperatures above 90°F. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure. 
Summer: This is when temperatures rise above 90°F, therefore water every day. 
Winter: Water once - twice a week. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure. 
Plant is drought tolerant once established after 1 - 2 years.