This might be a shot in the dark, but I saw a gorgeous plant, and am having trouble finding out what it is called. It seemed like quite a unique tree, which makes me think that someone here might be able to identify it. A large bulb was at the base of the tree (it was in a planter). There were lots of green, very long and slender leaves, but they were wavy or curly - like a loose ringlet. The way the leaves grew reminded me of a palm tree, the way they grew from the top and draped down. I don't have a picture of it because it's no longer in the building where I saw it. I could draw a sketch and get it scanned if that would help in identifying the plant. Fingers crossed! I hope someone can help me identify it because I'm interested in taking the next step and actually finding one to bring home.
A picture of some sort would definitely be helpful. There are a lot of particulars that need to be answered. This large bulb; is it an actual bulb, like a Tulip or a Daffodil, or is it simply an enlarged part of the tree trunk? Is there an actual trunk rising out of the bulb or do the leaves come directly out of the bulb with no discernable tree like trunk? Do the leaves have stems or do they connect directly to the bulb/trunk? Were there any flowers on the plant? I'd like to help but more info is needed. :)
try possibly searching Ponytail Palm .. it sounds like it except for the curly leaves.. but there mayb different varieties.. Marn
I googled "ponytail palm", and that's pretty much exactly it, the only thing that is different is the leaves. I have attached the photo from google here the link here: see ponytail palm on this page, which should explain most of Wild Rose's questions. The large bulb must be just an enlarged part of the tree truck. There is an actual trunk rising from the bulb, like in the photo. There were no flowers on the plant. I really appreciate you both replying so quickly! That ponytail palm is so close! (Maybe close enough....)
I agree it sounds a lot like a ponytail palm just beware they are painfully slow growing so a full size or larger sized plant might be the way to go
