Ponytail Palm Bark Separating From Trunk

Question

The tree looks fine otherwise, so i didn’t notice this separation right away. Worried, as there are 2 more inclose proximity.

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Answer 1

This sometimes happens when extreme conditions fluctuate, like dry and suddenly wet, or extremely hot and suddenly cold, etc. Here's an article that should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/cracking-tree-trunks.htm