What's your question? Ask

Hyacinth Plant

Q.Ponytail palms

Zone Daytona Beach Florida | somerk98 added on September 14, 2016 | Answered

I had a 35 year old ponytail palm that just died. The bulb softened, the top drooped and it just recently fell over. What could cause this? It was repotted a few years ago. It was purchased at about a foot tall and was about 15 feet when it died. I have several other old big ponytail and want to prevent this from happening to them! Thank you! I feel like I’ve lost a kid or pet.

Becky

A.Answers to this queston: Add Answer
Downtoearthdigs
Answered on September 16, 2016

Overwatering is the most common cause of loss of Ponytail Palms.
Constantly soggy soil and roots will cause the roots and bulb to rot.
Pests and disease could also be reasons for the loss of a plant, of course sometimes the reason is not clear.

This article has information on repotting a Ponytail Palm.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/how-to-move-ponytail-palms.htm

Was this answer useful?
00

Log in or sign up to help answer this question.

Did you find this helpful? Share it with your friends!

You must be logged into your account to answer a question.

If you don't have an account sign up for an account now.

Looking for more?
here are more questions about...
Hyacinth Plant
Join Us - Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!

Do you know a lot about gardening?
Become a GKH Gardening Expert

OK