Elfie - Yes! I used to live up in Melbourne. I am way south of Rockledge. About 50 miles south. I used to frequent RCN when I lived in Brevard County. I don't remember the Ponytail Palm though. Maybe it was small the last time I visited which was probably about 10-12 years ago. I can't even remember it's been so long ago. At the time, they had a screened-in Butterfly area with many nectar and host plants and lots of butterfly species inside the enclosure. That's what I remember. I bought some of my first hummingbird plants from them for my home in Sebastian. The Cape Honeysuckle are the only survivors after all these years. And they are indeed a hummer attraction!
I would love to see a photo of the Ponytail Palm they have there. I really like the idea, my problem is WHERE to plant it. My backyard is pretty much filled in with garden beds and trees. So no room there. I have to be careful in my front yard because of my septic drain field. Maybe along one side of my house. Though I have trees on both sides. So .... that is my dilemma. I think it would be neat to grow one in the ground and let it get big. I know I would like it much larger and in the ground!
