Pruning Ponytail Palms Can You Trim Ponytail Palm Plants

Trimming ponytail palms can be done any time of the year but is best during the growing season of spring through early fall. Use clean and sharp bonsai shears to trim leaves on top of the plant. This will force the foliage to grow downward and resemble a ponytail. Remove any damaged leaves that may be brown or wilted.

Can I trim the ends of my ponytail palm?
Should you trim a ponytail palm?
Should I trim the brown ends of my ponytail palm?
Can you keep a ponytail palm small?
Do ponytail palms have deep roots?
How often do you water a ponytail palm?
Do ponytail palms bloom?
Why is my ponytail palm turning light green?
How do I get my ponytail palm back?
How do you know when a ponytail palm needs water?
Are ponytail palms toxic to dogs?

Can I trim the ends of my ponytail palm?

The ponytail palm leaves are sensitive to injury and tend to get dark at the ends. Cutting back ponytail palm leaves is easy in order to preserve the appearance of the plant. Use good sharp scissors or yard snips to cut off just the discolored parts.

Should you trim a ponytail palm?

Ponytail palms are slow growers so trimming should not be needed too often on the plant once it is trained. If you notice when you trim that the plant is growing towards one side or the other, remember to rotate the pot every couple of months to keep the growth on both sides nice and even.

Should I trim the brown ends of my ponytail palm?

My Ponytail Palm has brown tips! This is often a result of over or underwatering. Too much water can cause brown tips with distinct yellowing, while not enough water turns the leaves brown and crispy. Prune the leaves with a clean pair of sheers and check the soil before adjusting watering as needed.

Can you keep a ponytail palm small?

Ponytail palms will remain small if kept in a small pot. They can go for many years before needing to be repotted. Repotting every other year at the most is all a ponytail palm needs. Moving the plant to a larger pot will give it room to grow in both height and girth.

Do ponytail palms have deep roots?

The ponytail palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) is an evergreen succulent that looks like a palm tree. Since the length and depth of any tree's roots depends on its height and the spread of its canopy, the size of a ponytail palm's roots depends on whether you grow it outdoors or in a container.

How often do you water a ponytail palm?

Allow the top 2 to 3 inches of soil to dry out between waterings and then give the plant a good soak. Indoors, that means you'll probably end up watering your ponytail palm every 3 to 4 weeks.

Do ponytail palms bloom?

Flowering on a ponytail palm does not occur the first year you purchase the small plant nor is it likely to during the next decade. Before the plant flowers, it increases significantly in size and girth. The plant's palm-like trunk sometimes grows to 18 feet (5.5 m.) ... Once the plant blooms, it will flower every summer.

Why is my ponytail palm turning light green?

As the growth matures it takes on the same color as the older growth. But sometimes off colors can indicate that the plant isn't getting enough light or is missing some nutrients or getting too much or not enough water. Greenish yellow and spindly growth is usually a bad sign.

How do I get my ponytail palm back?

Here's how you will revive your droopy Ponytail palm:

Place the potted Ponytail palm in a sink. ...
Leave your plant in the water for 45 minutes and let the soil soak through the hole (at the bottom of the pot). ...
Once all the soil is moist, remove the pot from the sink and leave the plant inside for a while.

How do you know when a ponytail palm needs water?

Push your finger into the soil to test the moisture level. Does the soil feel dry all the way to the roots? If so, it's a good time to water. If you detect any moisture at all, hold off for a few days and do the “touch test” again before watering.

Are ponytail palms toxic to dogs?

While ponytail palms can reach heights of 20 feet or more in the outdoors, they are also often grown as bonsai specimen. ... The ASPCA says that the ponytail palm is non-toxic to dogs and cats (and horses, if you happen to be keeping one of those in your house).