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

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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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 11/03/2021 @ 5:39 pm

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 ^[1]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/ponytail-palm-flower.htm ^[2]

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