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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 22, 2015
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    It sounds as if the new shoots were pups at one point and when they were not removed, just continued to grow up the plant.
    Removing could leave the plant open to disease and insects.
    Much would depend on the size of these shoots and the heath of the plant.

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

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 22, 2015
    A.

    If the bulb has split it could be due to overwatering.
    If the plant is overwatered it can cause root rot.

    Check the soil, is it wet?
    I would not fertilize your plant at this time.
    Allow it to dry out and see if the plant can recover.

    Here is a few articles with more information.

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

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    December 6, 2015
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    If your plant has dropped all of it's leaves, this is concerning.
    Over watering or under watering. Light conditions, insects or fungus.

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

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

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 5, 2016
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    Your Ponytail Palm needs to be grown in quite dry soil.
    Check the soil to make sure it is drying before watering.

    Also if it receives to much fertilizer it can cause browning of leaves.

    Here is a link to refresh you on the care requirements.

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

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 10, 2016
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    A Ponytail Palm is a slow grower but it's base can grow to 12 feet in diameter, this would make it unsuitable for placement near a foundation.
    I would recommend removal of the plant before the it causes damage.

    A Ponytail Palm is difficult to transplant.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 20, 2016
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    Ponytail Palms are quite resistant to insects and diseases.
    The most serious threat to a Ponytail Palm is overwatering or flooding, which can cause root rot and bacterial or fungus diseases.
    Leaf Spot, bacterial leaf streak and what your plant may be suffering from--stem rot.

    This can be a difficult issue with a large outdoor specimen.

    Avoid watering and allow the soil to dry.

    If the plant has developed root rot it may not recover and you should take care to make sure the plant does not harm anyone or anything if it should fall over.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ponytail-palm/ponytail-palms-outside.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 24, 2016
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    Make sure you are allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
    Root Rot will take place if over watered or if the plant sits in soggy soil.

    The pups of a Ponytail Palm can be easily removed and repotted into new pots.
    If you have cut the stalk of the main plant and it is showing signs of stress it may be to late to save your plant.
    Cutting down the main stalk is not recommended for this plant.

    Here are some links to refresh you on the care requirements.

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

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