Ponytail plant

Question

I have what looks to be a large number of small mites coming out of the bulb. I had to set the plant back outside. Any idea of how to kill them and not my plant?

Answer 1

First, make sure the plant is not overwatered and that it has the proper light and soil conditions. This will keep the plant healthy and more resistant to infestations:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/ponytail-palm-care.htm

Then, make sure the bugs you are seeing really are mites. You can see pictures of mites and other pests by following the links on this university site:
http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/menu.invertebrate.html

If you do have mites, see these articles for control methods:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/common-mites-affecting-plants.htm
http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7405.html