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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    January 15, 2018
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    This is much easier done when this is not an actual part of the "bulb". If it is its own plant, with its own roots then this will be simple. If it is part of the mother plant, it can still be done, but requires a little more input.

    This article will guide you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/propagating-ponytail-palm-pups.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    January 21, 2018
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    These are actually pretty drought tolerant. You should water these only when they are almost completely dry. Hopefully your plant has not sustained the infection long enough to infect the whole plant beyond repair.

    What you can do, is let it dry out, then on your next watering, put a few teaspoons of peroxide in with the water. This will help to kill off any infection.

    This article will refresh you on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/ponytail-palm-care.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    February 9, 2018
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    Unfortunately cold damage is one of those things that you just have to wait and see if it comes back. There isn't a whole lot you can do until you start seeing new growth. Then you can begin fertilizing again. Just be watching for new growth as it warms back up.

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    BushDoctor on
    February 11, 2018
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    I would be careful about doing this. You can easily destroy the roots to an unrepairable state. If anything you will want to go to a larger pot, and not try and fit it into a slimmer pot.

    Here is an article with more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/ponytail-palm-care.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    February 12, 2018
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    There is a risky practice of knicking the base with a sharp clean knife. This requires wiping with peroxide daily to ensure that the wounds don't get infected. Like I mention before, though. It is a risky practice.

    With time, and optimal growing conditions you plant will produce pups on its own. This article will give you an idea of what conditions they prefer: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/ponytail-palm-care.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    February 16, 2018
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    Many gardeners have had luck cutting back a ponytail palm, but it's a bit risky. Usually, they will grow back, sometimes with multiple tops. Sometimes, the cut surface will get infected with a fungus and the plant will die. To prevent this, keep the cut surface dry, and also cut down on watering the plant, because it will use less water with no leaves. If your plant has any "pups", you can remove them and use those to grow a new plant, which may be more convenient.

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    Barrideaux@sbcglobal.net on
    February 21, 2018
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