cutting back a ponytail palm

I have a ponytail palm that I have had for years. It is now close to 8 feet tall and has babies shooting out from the stalk. I would love to cut off some of the main trunk so I can continue to keep it. I put it outside during the summer and it just thrives. I am afraid of killing it, which would break my heart, but it is outgrowing my house. Do you have any suggestions? I have to figure something out soon, as it is getting too cold to leave outside.

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#1 Comment By shelley On 10/04/2015 @ 9:40 pm

Here is an article on pruning ponytail palms that will give you more insight – it will explain why cutting the trunk is not recommended.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/pruning-ponytail-palms.htm ^[1]

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