I just bought this plant at the grocery store (yeah, I know...) and it doesn't have an identification tag, nor did anyone know what it was. Looks like a spider, but not variegated. Also, the root ball was exposed. It "lists" to the side...doesn't seem to be meant to stand up straight. Any help with identifying and care is much appreciated. Thanks.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dle313/

My best guess would be a Ponytail Palm.

http://www.plantcare.com/encyclopedia/elephants-foot-1983.aspx

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ponytail_palm