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title: "Does this ponytail palm need repotting? If so should I wait until…"
description: "Does this ponytail palm need repotting? If so should I wait until winter is over to do it? I've also noticed a bit of white on the root - what causes this?…"
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# Does this ponytail palm need repotting? If so should I wait until…

_Ele님이 2024-02-20에 게시함_

Does this ponytail palm need repotting? If so should I wait until winter is over to do it? I've also noticed a bit of white on the root - what causes this? Cheers!

![3개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Uv4OYAYDe0IgquBBC-qfj_vMXH8UKI0CiCY9iVwknUU/TZMufg5QRRileTVJRTXK3w.webp?size=large)

![3개 중 2번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Uv4OYAYDe0IgquBBC-qfj_vMXH8UKI0CiCY9iVwknUU/WHa24IPEQF6lk_gg_Ulo0g.webp?size=large)

![3개 중 3번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Uv4OYAYDe0IgquBBC-qfj_vMXH8UKI0CiCY9iVwknUU/bIbosqqwSNiS8rZm_hhS3A.webp?size=large)

## 5개의 댓글

### Saarah Aamilah님이 2024-02-20에 댓글을 남겼어요.

I do not know much about ponytail palms but it looks like the roots have definitely grown well out of the pot, so I’d suggest repotting. However I wouldn’t say it is very urgent unless you’re noticing some negative effects of it being root bound! It honestly looks pretty happy so I’d not be terribly concerned about repotting it right now!

### Sunny님이 2024-02-20에 댓글을 남겼어요.

The drying edges and wrapped root conditions show the plant needs a bigger pot. The soil looks spent. The plant will benefit from a repot. No need to wait.

Also, it appears the roots have been sitting in water. The outer pot probably has no drain holes or has little drainage leading to overwatering and damaged leaves. It’s important to let the plant completely drain before putting it back into a cachepot. Ponytail palms store water in their trunks. It’s better to underwater than over water.

#### Ele님이 2024-02-20에 답변했습니다.

Thank you!

#### Sunny님이 2024-02-20에 답변했습니다.

You’re welcome!

#### Ele님이 2024-02-20에 답변했습니다.

How can I tell when the soil is "spent"?

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