If you're looking for a houseplant that's on the eye-catching, quirky side of the tracks, look no further than the ponytail ...

The ponytail palm is not a true palm tree but is a member of the asparagus family (Asparagaceae), and is commonly grown as a house plant.This tropical tree (Beaucarnea recurvata) can reach up to ...

and the ponytail palm, which is best in direct sunlight. "On the whole, the makeup of the plant material determines whether a plant is considered toxic," Ferrari said. "Things like certain salts ...