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- Q.I Have A Pony Palm About 8 Ft Tall. In Moving It, I Broke The ‘top Tails’ Off. Reading Your Article I Believe I Can Replant The - m per the article. The palm where they broke of, top 4 ft, will it send new sprouts out, or ...
- Q.Killing Ponytail Palm Or Helping - I think this is a ponytail palm. I recently had an infestion of spider mites, Knats, aphids and who knows ...
- Q.Pony Tail Plants - Could you tell me how to get new plants, we have four very large Ponytail plants but do nor know ...
- Q.Allergies – ? - I have a ponytail palm tree at the head end of my bed, approximately 2 ft from my head. I'm thinking that ...
- Q.A 6′ Pony Tail Palm. - I have an indoor two trunk pony tail palm that is about 6' tall. Last fall both stems got ...
- Q.Pony Tail Plants - I have a 45 year double trunk pony tail. Unfortunately I think the top got a bit wind chilled this ...
- Q.Ponytail Palm - I have one that is about 8 yrs. old and this spring, I noticed that the very top where the ...
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January 8, 2019Q.I have a pony palm about 8 ft tall. In moving it, I broke the ‘top tails’ off. Reading your article I believe I can replant the
m per the article. The palm where they broke of, top 4 ft, will it send new sprouts out, or do I need to remove the 4 ft???? What to do w/ the original palm top 4 ft.
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Downtoearthdigs on
January 9, 2019A.You can make an attempt to propagate the top segment. This will usually take with no issue if done correctly. You may cut the long stem off, as they will shoot new side sprouts directly from the "bulb" part.
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/propagating-ponytail-palm-pups.htm
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January 25, 2019
74344Q.Killing ponytail palm or helping
I think this is a ponytail palm. I recently had an infestion of spider mites, Knats, aphids and who knows what else. I think I brought them back in plant I got from Lowe’s. Lost every plant I had (a ton) but made sure to secluded this one. I’m trying everything and desperately need help. I’m currently using Neem oil. Is my plant a goner? Please help :(
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Downtoearthdigs on
January 26, 2019A.Your Ponytail Palm still has a few green leaves; so that's a positive.
Unfortunately I would say the base of the plant does not look good. The condition of the surface and the hole that is visible in the one image makes me suspect it is not healthy and likely hollowing out; either from pests or disease.
This article has information on care.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/ponytail-palm-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/ponytail-palm-care.htm
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January 25, 2019Q.Pony tail plants
Could you tell me how to get new plants, we have four very large Ponytail plants but do nor know how to get new plants from them. Thankyou.
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Downtoearthdigs on
January 26, 2019A.Yes, this can be done with relative ease. This article will guide you on how to do this: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/propagating-ponytail-palm-pups.htm
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March 29, 2019Q.Allergies – ?
I have a ponytail palm tree at the head end of my bed, approximately 2 ft from my head. I'm thinking that this is a weird question ... but I am having some serious congestion issues that seem to be exacerbated when I retire to my bedroom. Obviously I will start by moving the plant to another location in my home where it gets adequate sun light .... I guess I am just curious to know if you have heard of any known allergies (from someones personal exper.?) to the "ponytail palm tree?
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Downtoearthdigs on
March 30, 2019A.It is not likely the plant but could be the soil.
Repotting with fresh soil could help.
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April 5, 2019Q.A 6′ pony tail palm.
I have an indoor two trunk pony tail palm that is about 6' tall. Last fall both stems got a fungus at the top where the new leaves form. I treated them and cured the fungus, but one of the trunks was worse than the other and basically died at the top. The trunk remains alive below to the root but there is dead trunk material at the top. What is the best option to get the trunk to send out another shoot from the top of the trunk.
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Downtoearthdigs on
April 6, 2019A.It will not grow from that point on the trunk.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/pruning-ponytail-palms.htm
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April 30, 2019Q.Pony tail plants
I have a 45 year double trunk pony tail. Unfortunately I think the top got a bit wind chilled this winter. The tops of both trunks are brown and no new leaves....but at the base they are both producing pups. Can I cut off the dead mushy tops completely....or leave the tops alone. How can you tell if the whole thing is alive or slowly dieing. Thank you for any help remedy. Layne
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Downtoearthdigs on
April 30, 2019A.I would remove the pups and propagate those. The main plant may be done for; though you certainly can wait it out.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/propagating-ponytail-palm-pups.htm
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May 13, 2019Q.Ponytail Palm
I have one that is about 8 yrs. old and this spring, I noticed that the very top where the new shoots come out, was like it had been cut off, so now I don't know if any other shoots will come out or not. Can you advise?
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Downtoearthdigs on
May 13, 2019A.This can cause the death of the plant; but give it time as I have heard of gardeners being surprised by some new growth.
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