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Q.My Large Outdoor In Ground Ponytail Palm Has New Growth Growing Straight Up. Is This Normal/ Healthy?

Zone Ft. Myers, FL 33905 | Anonymous added on November 1, 2021 | Answered

Last year it bloomed in the exact location of the new growth. Is the tree healthy or is this a sign of illness or duress? Please see attached photo. Thank you!

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on November 3, 2021

I think it looks fine. I looked online and saw others with that same growth pattern. Here are some general care tips:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/ponytail-palms-outside.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/ponytail-palm-flower.htm

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