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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 17, 2015
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    Ponytail like to be root bound and if repotting does become necessary it is important not to use to large of a pot.

    You can wait and see if you see any new growth, but likely the plant did not survive the stress.
    Here is a link with more information.

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

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 23, 2015
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    I would not repot it at this time.

    If the base of the plant is soft, this could indicate that the plant is overwatered. Check the soil, it should dry out between waterings.
    Allow the soil to dry and see if the plant health improves. If the plant has already suffered root rot it may not recover.

    Here is a link to refresh you on the care.

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

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 25, 2015
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    Here is a great article that will help you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/palms-trees/propagate-palm-pups.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 9, 2015
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    Here is a link that will help you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/ants-in-flower-pots.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 13, 2015
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    Pony Tail Palms should be on the dry side, only watering when the soil has dried out.

    If your over fertilizing this will also cause the fronds to turn brown.

    Another reason can be the build up of salts in the soil from watering with softened or conditioned water. If possible use rain or distilled water, or letting the water sit 24 hours ahead of time can help.
    If the soil is heavily contaminated with salts you can rinse out the soil, but replacing it with fresh soil may be the best choice.
    Here is a link to refresh you on the care requirements.

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

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 27, 2015
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    This is a very long time to care for a plant, and perhaps the palm has just reached it's lifespan indoors.
    The height of the plant and I do see a ceiling fan in this image. Ceiling fans can produce to much of a draft for plants and cause issues including the plants drying out. You can try moving to a new location.
    There is no way to prune the top of a Ponytail Palm without causing certain death to the plant.

    The new shoot at the bottom of the plant is a pup and can be removed and repotted for a new plant.

    Here are some links for you.

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

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