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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    August 5, 2022
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    Honestly, you can get better results from the 120 watt LED's from any supermarket. They have a more full spectrum, where those "blurple" panels only have blue and purple. Plants require much more of the light spectrum to be happy.

    Often, you can get away much cheaper using those household LED's anyway. I would use two or 3 per plant, since the actual draw wattage is much less than the light equivalency.

    If you do choose a horticulture grade fixture, then make sure that it is full spectrum.

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

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    BushDoctor on
    September 7, 2022
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    Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. I am unable to see the damage.It sounds like it may need repotting, though. I don't think that I would trim it.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/page/2

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    BushDoctor on
    September 13, 2022
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    Besides propping it up, and tying, it may be necessary to attempt to take a cutting. Eventually, they will produce side pups that can be taken and rooted, separately.

    Outside of this, make sure that the plant gets plenty of light. Lacking in light can cause the plant to become top-heavy as it stretches.

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

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

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    GKH_Susan on
    August 13, 2023
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    The sponge has some white roots in it so it looks good. You can trim off any more dead roots you see. Go ahead and continue repotting without the dead roots that detached. After it is assembled, wait a couple weeks before watering.

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    GKH_Susan on
    September 4, 2023
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    Rot of the caudex has been reported in ponytail palms. Also inspect the bark for insect holes. Has it been receiving more water lately? Overwatering could cause root rot. Try moving the containers away from the trunk, which could be holding water against the tree.

    Here is information on how to contact your local extension agent. Give him a call and see if this is a common problem in Florida and if there is anything you can do to correct it. I am not finding much in my research.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-extension-service.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    December 4, 2023
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    The peeling observed at the base of a Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) is a natural and inherent aspect of the plant's growth process. This shedding of outer trunk layers facilitates the expansion of the base as the plant matures. It serves a protective function for the inner tissues and contributes to the characteristic appearance of the Ponytail Palm. If the peeling exposes healthy, greenish-gray or tan tissue, it is indicative of a normal developmental stage. However, should the peeling reveal soft or compromised tissue, a thorough examination is recommended to address potential issues such as overwatering or disease promptly.

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

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    GKH_Susan on
    December 15, 2023
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    You can trim them off where it creases, like you would trim off browned edges, to tidy the plant.

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