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  • Answered by
    theficuswrangler on
    February 21, 2015
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    Where I live in Florida, on the coast in the Tampa Bay area, there are ponytails that I know personally have been living outside for over 25 years. In that time, the temperature has fallen to the upper 20's a couple of times, and maybe a dozen times to freezing. We are considered to be in zone 9b. You can find your zone at this site, if your curious: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/planting-zones/
    Your ponytails should do fine outdoors - have you ever seen any growing in yards as you drive around? You might want to use some kind of winter protection if sub-freezing temperatures are forecast. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/protecting-plants-winter.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 15, 2015
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    Yes, you can separate your Ponytail plants.

    Make sure you have proper sized pots, well draining potting mix, and do not plant them to deeply.

    Here is a link to care for your ponytail plant.

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

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    March 16, 2015
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    When you say that your ponytail palms are not doing well, can you provide more description on what is happening to them? What kind of lighting is it in when it is inside and outside? Tell me about how you are watering and fertilizing your ponytail palms. Are you letting the soil dry out significantly in between waterings? Are you fertilizing it the recommended 2-3 times per year? Too much water and too much fertilizer can negatively impact ponytail palms.

    For more information on the care of ponytail palms, please visit the following link:

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

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    shelley on
    April 17, 2015
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    I would recommend that you read the following article, which will give you guidelines on saving cold damaged plants:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htm

    The basic recommendation is to water cold damaged plants and give them a boost of liquid fertilizer to help aid in their recovery.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 17, 2015
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    Excessive moisture is an issue for your Ponytail.

    Make sure the drainage holes of the pot are clear. Avoid any watering by hand and try to cover the soil if your heavy rain continues.

    Root Rot can take over quickly if the soil remains wet. Yellowing leaves will be one of the first signs.

    Do not cover this wound. Allow air to circulate. Watch for signs of insects.
    Neem Oil could be used to treat the area as it is both an insecticide and fungicide.
    Cinnamon is a substitute, you could dust the wound with it.

    Wait and see.

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

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 18, 2015
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    Ponytail Palm prefers drier soil, so allow it to dry out before watering again.
    Brown tips could just be some signs of stress from repotting or to much water as you mention.
    Make sure the plant is not sitting in soggy soil as this can cause the plant to rot.
    Here is a link to refresh you on care requirements.

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

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 20, 2015
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    You can trim the roots.
    The link below has more information.

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

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