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- Q.Ponytail Palm - I recently purchased a home in Central Florida. In the backyard is a 6 foot tall ponytail palm. There were ...
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Reseeb on
July 16, 2016
NHQ.Excavating Ponytail Pups from Mother
How to exactly excavate ponytail palm pups without hurting the mother plant? Do I actually cut into the mother plant and around the pup perimeter? I don't want to kill the mother! A video would be so helpful. I have a pup that is getting squished into another palm and it needs to come off. Is it too late past spring to remove and transplant? Do I need rooting powder? Please help : ) Thank you Resee
- Answered by
kh0001 on
July 17, 2016A.You won't kill the mother plant, don't worry. You'll want to cut around the pup, and the trunk of the mother plant may suffer one or two scrapes but should be fine. Spring IS the best time to separate Ponytail pups from the mother, but if you don't think the one that's getting squished will make it successfully through the winter, I would separate it sooner rather than later. This article will walk you through how:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/propagating-ponytail-palm-pups.htm
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- Asked by
King3428 on
July 24, 2016
Deltona FlQ.Ponytail palm
I recently purchased a home in Central Florida. In the backyard is a 6 foot tall ponytail palm. There were several plants within a foot of the base of the plant that were about 8-12" tall and looked identical to the ponytail. Could the plants be ponytails or is it more likely a similar looking grass? Thanks in advance!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 25, 2016A.I can't say for sure from your description.
Perhaps the previous homeowner planted the pups into the soil around the plant.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/propagating-ponytail-palm-pups.htm
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July 26, 2016Q.Can I save my ponytail plant
I have a 12 year old ponytail plant in a pot that is kept indoors year round. Last year, the bulb started to shrivel after my hubby jarred it a bit loose. Then leaves started to drop off after turning yellow/brown. It doesn't look to healthy, as the new leaves are a light green instead of dark. The bulb is still loose in the potting soil, and I'm afraid it's dying a very slow death.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 26, 2016A.Obviously something happened to the roots and they are not either taking up water or is the soil to soggy?
I may recommend actually repotting the plant and giving the roots an inspection.
Here is a link with information on how to repot the plant.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/how-to-move-ponytail-palms.htm
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vcmascott on
August 2, 2016
Edmonton, Alberta CanadaQ.transplant ponytail palm
Should the large bulb base of the ponytail palm be below the soil surface? I have a large plant at the office and am now caring for it. I noticed the palm was planted below surface and thought it to be wrong; however, if plant is doing well, should I repot and get the (elephants foot) out of the dirt? The plant I am told is over thirty years and has survived several caretakers in spite of this error. Presently, I have removed the soil from around the base to slowly acclimate the plant to the future change IF I do repot it.
Answered by
Alisma on
August 3, 2016
Certified ExpertA.If the plant has survived for years in its current pot, it will probably be fine. Here is more information which will help if you do decide to repot it later:
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john_towes on
August 16, 2016
Whangamata NZQ.Re-potting a Ponytail
Our Ponytail lives outside all year round and we have had it many years and it's already in a large pot (which is heavy) and I don't want to put it in a larger pot. It is very root bound with little soil so can I remove some of the roots to make room for some tub mix?
- Answered by
Alisma on
August 17, 2016
Certified ExpertA.Since ponytail palms prefer to be root bound, it should be possible to keep your ponytail palm in its current container, but it would be good to replace the soil. If you can get it out of the pot, replace the soil and trim back any unhealthy roots. See these articles for more:
http://www.gardensalive.com/product/when-houseplants-get-pot-bound/you_bet_your_garden
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Kitty Corbett on
August 19, 2016
Aiken, SC 29805Q.Propagating ponytail palm
My ponytail palm, now at 11 feet, is too tall to bring inside for winter. It has produced a leafy shoot about halfway up and I would like to cut the trunk just above that shoot, leaving half the trunk, all new growth and the foot with all its roots to continue. Is there a good chance that if I coat the cut end of the upper part of the trunk with ferti-lome rooting powder and repot that end, that it would take root? The upper part of the plant also has abundant leaves. Objective being to have a more or less matched pair of manageable five-foot ponytail palms instead of the one which has become almost unmanageable. Any advice for me? Kitty Corbett, Aiken, SC
- Answered by
Alisma on
August 19, 2016
Certified ExpertA.Yes, this sounds like a good plan. Here's more information on separating "pups" that grow on ponytail palms:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/propagating-ponytail-palm-pups.htm
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johnnymackintosh on
November 3, 2016
BATEAU BAYQ.Placing a Ponytail Palm in pot in the garden
Can I leave my Ponytail Palm in its pot and place it in a sunny spot in the garden? I propose to remove the turf around the pot and place it in the shallow hole.
- Answered by
Alisma on
November 4, 2016
Certified ExpertA.Yes, as long as the climate is correct for your ponytail palm to live outdoors throughout the year, you can bury it in its pot as you describe. Make sure it ends up level with the same soil line as it has in the pot.
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