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- Q.Ponytail Palms - I have a ponytail palm which looks healthy enough and is getting new shoots up the middle but it is ...
- Q.Ponytail Palm - I just bought a new plant and was wondering if I should transplant this spring or wait. It seems to ...
- Q.Ponytail Palm - Received this plant in February at a funeral. Live in Kentucky. I have kept it in the original pot, in ...
- Q.Ponytail Palm - I forgot to bring my ponytail palm in and it took a hard freeze. I cut off all of the ...
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ccarpenter808 on
November 8, 2016
38104Q.Bringing outdoor plants in
When do I bring my ponytail plants inside?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
November 8, 2016A.I would move your plant indoors when the temperatures are below 40 degrees F.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/ponytail-palm-care.htm
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- Asked by
Rp52 on
December 29, 2016
74728Q.Ponytail plant
I have what looks to be a large number of small mites coming out of the bulb. I had to set the plant back outside. Any idea of how to kill them and not my plant?
Answered by
Alisma on
December 29, 2016
Certified ExpertA.First, make sure the plant is not overwatered and that it has the proper light and soil conditions. This will keep the plant healthy and more resistant to infestations:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/ponytail-palm-care.htmThen, make sure the bugs you are seeing really are mites. You can see pictures of mites and other pests by following the links on this university site:
http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/menu.invertebrate.htmlIf you do have mites, see these articles for control methods:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/common-mites-affecting-plants.htm
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cookielad on
January 19, 2017
Ennis, Texas; Zone 8Q.Saving a Ponytail Palm with frostbite
My potted ponytail palm, I am assuming, received frostbite from a bitter cold week of extremely cold weather one week even though I put it in my greenhouse. The temps reached down to 20 degrees for a few of those days. Now the "3 tails" on that palm wilted and drooped over. I cut those 3 trails off and brought the plant to my covered back porch, which has a warmer temp of approximately 10-15 degrees. Have I done the right thing and is there anything else I can do to aide in its recovery? The base of the palm is still showing signs of being strong and sturdy.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
January 20, 2017A.Keep the plant in a warm area and avoid any accidental exposure to cold again.
Cold damage can take days or even weeks to appear.
Here are some links that will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/pruning-ponytail-palms.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
chene83140 on
March 19, 2017
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579Q.ponytail palms
I have a ponytail palm which looks healthy enough and is getting new shoots up the middle but it is looking very strange because each palm leaf is not curving and draping as it should. Most of the palms on my plant are drastically bending at the top which gives it a totally different look than the pretty curved look it should have. Is this a winter thing? I keep it inside year round and have had it for ten years. Should I repot it, should I be trimming it or leave it alone? I do trim the brown tips when I see them come out. Should I be doing even that? Any information you can give me would be appreciated. I do not want to lose this plant.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 20, 2017A.I suspect that though the plant does well in low light conditions, it may need more sunlight.
Bright indirect sunlight, especially in the spring and summer growing months is recommended.
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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hfloether60 on
April 2, 2017
88310Q.Ponytail palm
I just bought a new plant and was wondering if I should transplant this spring or wait. It seems to be happy with new shoots but the pot looks small. How can you tell if it is root bound? Thank you for helping.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 5, 2017A.Ponytail Palm need to be in a tighter container.
This article will help you with your new plant.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/ponytail-palm-care.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
tilleyh9 on
April 24, 2017
40291Q.Ponytail Palm
Received this plant in February at a funeral. Live in Kentucky. I have kept it in the original pot, in front of a French door and have watered it about every two weeks. It is also in front of a heat/ac vent. Has done great until about a week or so ago. Now leaves are dying. we have had our AC on for about two weeks. This blows directly on this plant and its pot. AM I watering too often OR could it be the cold air affecting it. Also, now that it is getting warmer here (gets hot and humid here in the summer) would it maybe do better out on my covered deck Thank You Theresa Louisville KY.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 30, 2017A.Do not allow air vents to blow directly on a plant.
Avoid overwatering, the bulbous base holds water and watering is minimal.
This article will help refresh you on the care requirements.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/ponytail-palm-care.htm
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juliecounts on
May 22, 2017
dallas,txQ.ponytail palm
I forgot to bring my ponytail palm in and it took a hard freeze. I cut off all of the brown leaves but now it is sprouting many new shoots from the middle of the trunk. Do I trim off the top of the trunk above where the green is now growing?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 23, 2017A.No, pruning is not recommended.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/pruning-ponytail-palms.htm
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