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title: "I got this ponytail palm about two weeks ago and it just has NOT been…"
description: "I got this ponytail palm about two weeks ago and it just has NOT been doing good since I brought it home… Idk what’s wrong with it. Any thoughts or ideas would…"
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author: "Courtney A"
published: "2024-02-01T04:11:05.594095Z"
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# I got this ponytail palm about two weeks ago and it just has NOT been…

_Posted by Courtney A on 2024-02-01_

I got this ponytail palm about two weeks ago and it just has NOT been doing good since I brought it home… Idk what’s wrong with it. Any thoughts or ideas would be greatly appreciated!🤞🏼

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## 12 comments

### Planter commented on 2024-02-01

It looks overwatered

#### Courtney A replied on 2024-02-01

I just watered it yesterday, the soil was pretty dry when I did water it. 🧐 how often should I be watering it?

#### Planter replied on 2024-02-01

Then it might be too dark then in the area where it is

#### Planter replied on 2024-02-01

Also is there drainage in the pot

#### Courtney A replied on 2024-02-02

Yes

#### Courtney A replied on 2024-02-02

Would a grow light help? It’s in an east facing window so it gets light half the day in the morning

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### Sunny commented on 2024-02-01

A ponytail palm does not typically dry out that much in two weeks if it looked healthy when you bought it. Did it get too cold on the way home? That could be on reason for the discoloration on the leaves.

#### Courtney A replied on 2024-02-02

It was reallyyyy cold outside, like 0 degrees, when I brought it home so I wonder if that’s what did it

#### Sunny replied on 2024-02-02

I would believe the cold damaged it. There were several posts in December where plants got frostbite on the 10 minutes ride home. They wilt almost immediately. Palm fronds will dry and eventually fall off. You can cut the dead parts.

Check the roots for rot. Frozen roots will turn to mush and attract insects like mealybugs and fungus gnats. Remove all dead roots. Rinse roots with hydrogen peroxide to kill bacteria. Let the soil dry between watering. Keep in bright light. Fertilize with diluted fertilizer once a month in colder months. Good luck🍀🪴

### Tigerlilly commented on 2024-02-01

palms are also notorious for spider mites, which might also be causing the discoloration of the leaves. look carefully and see if you see any webbing.

### Plantz commented on 2026-01-01

Needs better light or start with part sun slowly

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