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  • Answered by
    WillCreed on
    February 22, 2018
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    It appears that something other than the top section being broken has occurred. The broken stem would not cause the top section to wilt or rot. That seems to be more of a root/soil related problem.

    During the move, was the plant exposed to unusually warm or cold temps? Did the plant go longer than usual between waterings? Was the plant uprooted during the move?

    I do recommend that you cut off the soft stem tissue above the new sprout. If the roots are undamaged, then the new sprout should develop okay. Provide lots of indoor sunlight and water very sparingly.

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    WillCreed on
    February 23, 2018
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    Is it inside or outside? Can you post a photo that shows the entire plant, including its pot, if there is one?

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    BushDoctor on
    February 27, 2018
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    I don't have any references to a pom pom palm. Is the ponytail palm what you are referring to? If you can include pictures then I can better help you. Some palms can be taken from cutting while others can only under certain conditions. To give you accurate information I will need to know the exact palm. Please include some photos, and I will be more than glad to help.

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    BushDoctor on
    March 13, 2018
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    This could indicate, either cold weather, or a phosphorous deficiency. If it has been chilly, then I would chalk it up to that. If this is not the case, then you can feed with a light fertilizer that is high in phosphorus.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 22, 2018
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    The best course of action right now is probably to leave the plant alone. Cutting it back more will just open it up to disease and damage from any more freak temperature drops. Ponytail palms are pretty tough, and given time there's a good chance it will grow back.
    You can read more about pruning ponytail palms here:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/pruning-ponytail-palms.htm
    You can read more about saving plants from cold damage here:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    March 23, 2018
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    Magnesium deficiencies are common among palms. I would add some dolomitic lime, and fertilize at least once per year or more.

    The cold can do this, if it stays cold for too long. This doesn't seem so bad, though. It looks like it will recover. Wait until it starts growing vigorously again before you cut off those dead fronds.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 31, 2018
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    Yes you can remove the spend floral stem.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/ponytail-palm-care.htm

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