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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    July 26, 2020
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    Often they are removed from the base and already have roots. I would go ahead and pot them up and see if they root that way. Keep the soil moist but not wet.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/propagating-ponytail-palm-pups.htm

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    August 2, 2020
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    They are happiest when rootbound so maybe you don't really need to repot. You can always just refresh the soil a bit. Giving it more room to grow its roots will just make it larger.

    I would be very wary of separating them if they have fused together. The wounds will leave it open to pests and disease as well as shock.

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    BushDoctor on
    September 1, 2020
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    Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. I am unable to assess the damage.

    It does sound a bit like downy mildew, if this is causing a decline in your plant. Usually, this is due to soil that remains too moist, and high humidity.

    This article will help:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/downy-mildew.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    September 21, 2020
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    When scale does damage... It does a LOT of damage. It will be necessary to treat with a fungicide, since they tend to cause infections.

    I wouldn't cut the top off, since this can kill the plant. Treat with a fungicide and wait for side growths, which can happen upon recovery. Once you notice side growth, then you can trim the main stalk. It will die off after this point.

    Here are some articles that will help:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/ponytail-palm-care.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    September 22, 2020
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    It is best to let them grow. They are, simply, branches. Pups will come from the base of the soil, and can be propagated.

    This article will help you with the care of the plant:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/ponytail-palm-care.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    September 29, 2020
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    They are branches! Pups will come up from the soil line, rather than on the tree itself.

    These will not root so easily, and can leave a nasty infection when you prune them from the plant. It is best to leave them.

    Here is an article that will help with the care of this plant:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/ponytail-palm-care.htm

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    Spdc123 on
    September 29, 2020
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    Nice. Is it normal for it to shoot out so many branches at once? I just did a re count. There are 16 shoots, but only a handful of those are doing any actual growing.

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    BushDoctor on
    October 7, 2020
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    That appears to be a severe lack of light and overwatering.

    Here is an article that will give you information on the care that they require:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/ponytail-palm-care.htm

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