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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 11, 2017
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    It will be ok. These will grow new shoots at the sides. Here is an article that will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/propagating-ponytail-palm-pups.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    September 20, 2017
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    this appears to be a lack of light. It is possible that it is a lack of nitrogen, as well. Fertilize once a year with a well rounded fertilizer, and try to put this in a south facing window.

    Here is an article for more help with the palm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/ponytail-palm-care.htm

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    WillCreed on
    February 23, 2018
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    Your Ponytail needs to be very close to a moderately sunny window. Improper watering can also be contributing to the problem. Allow the top surface of the soil to dry before adding just enough water until a bit runs through the drain holes. Do not let it sit in excess water.

    Nitrogen is not a problem here.

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    BushDoctor on
    September 25, 2017
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    Is there any way you could include a picture? This isn't quite normal. Is there a possibility that the plant is mis-identified? Ponytail palms grow by offsets at the bottom of the base of the plant. The flower stalks yield seeds, and not usually live plants.

    If you could send in a picture, it would help us to identify it better.

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    BushDoctor on
    November 29, 2017
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    This depends. White, flaky bark is normal. This will happen as the tree matures. If the substance has a fuzzy texture, then I would suspect a fungal infection. Usually, white or gray fungus is not harmful, but left unchecked can become unsightly. If you want to get rid of the fungus, should this be the case, then you can spray neem oil on the tree during times when the light is dim. Otherwise this will not cause the tree any harm.

    Here is an article on their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/ponytail-palm-care.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    December 9, 2017
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    I'm assuming that you are referring to the ponytail palm. If this is the case, then the only thing you can really do is bring it to an area where it will not receive cold temperatures again. If you can provide these conditions than there is a chance of recovery.

    This article will explain the care of these plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/ponytail-palm-care.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    December 27, 2017
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    Try to identify whether anything has changed in your ponytail palm's environment, such as a new water supply with more chlorine or salts, or a change in light conditions, or more frequent watering. It's also possible that it needs to be repotted in a slightly larger pot. Ponytail palms like to be root bound, but even they can get too big for their pot.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/how-to-move-ponytail-palms.htm

    You could try bringing it outdoors for the summer to help it out.
    Pups or babies are usually the only way to propagate ponytail palm.

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