Just picked today, any advice/tips on the care?
Just picked today, any advice/tips on the care?
I have a ponytail palm. I’ve had it for a year. Try not to water often (I treat mine like a succulent and like to clean the leaves every once in a while due to dust
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These are easy going plants
1 LikeThey like very bright light and can take full sun if you slowly move them into it. Mine is several years old, taller than me and sits outside in full sun all year except the coldest days. Let the soil dry out between watering. The leaves will look slightly droopy. The plant stores water in its trunk. Fertilize with diluted liquid fertilizer or use Osmocote fertilizer granules. 🍀🪴
4 LikesI put mine in a sunny spot after getting your advice 😊
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Use a well-draining, chunky soil mix. Let it dry out completely before watering thoroughly. Keep away from cats 😄
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