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jdebey on
July 6, 2015
its a houseplantQ.leaves on my ponytail palm are drooping
The leaves on my ponytail palm are drooping instead of standing up. What would cause that? The leaves used to arch out and now they are bending at 45 or 90 degrees.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 7, 2015A.It sounds like the plant is just growing and aging.
You can prune your plant if it needs it.Here are a couple of links to refresh you on the care.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/ponytail-palm-care.htm
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- Asked by
shwna247 on
July 11, 2015
San Diego , CAQ.Damaged ponytail – one of three
I hope I can describe the situation clearly...I have a bonsai ponytail tree that has three ponytails growing at the top. One of the ponytails got damaged and died, leaving a stump like appearance. Is it possible for a new ponytail to grow from that stump? My tree looks so sad and unbalanced now. I apologize for the quality of the picture. Shawna
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 13, 2015A.I'm sorry we did not receive your image.
It may grow another pup or stem, but if the stem died from a fungus or disease this could be an issue.
I would cut the stem down with a clean sharp knife or scissors.The open stem end can increase the chances of disease or insects effecting the plant.
You can use Neem Oil on the plant as it does work as insecticide and a fungicide.
Here are a few links with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/pruning-ponytail-palms.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
shwna247 on
July 13, 2015
San Diego , CAQ.Can I use tea tree oil on my ponytail palm
Can I use tea tree oil on my ponytail palm that has a stem that died? I have had a bonsai ponytail palm for 5 years with three stems. One of them died last summer. It was suggested to use neem oil on the stem after I cut it down to the trunk. Can I also use tea tree oil? Thank you!
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 15, 2015A.My recommendation is the Neem OIl, but Tea Tree Oil is a fungicide and antiseptic so I would so no reason not to try it.
You just want to keep the would from attracting and insects or fungus.
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captnron1 on
July 15, 2015
It is in my front yard with full exposure to the sun. live is south Florida,( Pompano Beach)Q.large ponytail tree in my front yard
I have a very, very large ponytail tree in my front yard. For the first time in the last 15 years, it is blooming, very large blooms, four foot long blooms, yellow to a gold and pink in color on five of its eight arms. The arms are approximately twelve to fifteen feet tall. From the ground up, it is a good twenty plus feet tall with a huge base. My question is, what do I do about the blooms, cut them off or leave them alone? I don't want to do harm to this beautiful tree.
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 16, 2015A.Sounds stunning!
Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/ponytail-palm-flower.htm
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napeman on
July 18, 2015
south of miami in the upper keys...Tropical plant area.Q.Removing shoots from trunk of palm
My ponytail palm was in a planter for four years. When I got my property, I put it in the ground where it thrived for ten years. The top quit replenishing the leaves and 'lost its top. I thought the plant was dead, but when I went to remove it, I found shoots sprouting from the trunk. The plant is 55" tall. Three sprouts from the top toward the ground are at 14", 22 1/4" and 25 1/2". From the base going up, there are sprouts at 4 1/2" and at 6 1/2". If I were to cut the shoots from the trunk, no root system to ensure survival. Will the host plant survive the removal of these shoots? There are also shoots around the base, not attached to the plant, those I know what to do with. Will the host plant survive with these shoots growing from the trunk? The plant is app. 15 yrs. young. Looking forward to your reply.
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 19, 2015A.It sounds like the shoots were once pups that just continued to grow.
You should be able to remove them without harming the parent plant, but spring is the best time to do this.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/propagating-ponytail-palm-pups.htm
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briannieagan on
July 25, 2015
southQ.two stem ponytail palm
On a two stem ponytail palm with both stems 6-7 ft high extending from a large bulb base, can I cut one of the stems about 3 ft up from the bulb?
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 27, 2015A.From my research I'm seeing mixed information.
Is there a reason for wanting to cut down one of the plants? If it is due to the health of the plant, it likely would cause further stress and the plant may not survive or continue to struggle.I have found some reports of people successfully cutting down a stem and it growing, it will likely have multiple green shoots and may not be the growth pattern you desire.
If you do cut this Ponytail I would advise painting the cut end with cinnamon. This acts as a natural fungicide.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/propagating-ponytail-palm-pups.htm
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tjmeme on
July 25, 2015
8Q.old ponytail plant is shrinking
What should I do to revive my ponytail plant?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 27, 2015A.I'm a bit unclear as to the exact issue with your plant, but it must be showing some stress.
Here are some links that have good care information. Hopefully this will help you pinpoint the issue.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/ponytail-palm-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/how-to-move-ponytail-palms.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/pruning-ponytail-palms.htmWas this answer useful?00
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