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title: "I’m curious. This ponytail palm was gifted to us 3 years ago. it was…"
description: "I’m curious. This ponytail palm was gifted to us 3 years ago. it was a friend’s grandma’s. I just installed the growlight and I’m hoping that will help with…"
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author: "Nina9"
published: "2024-02-18T20:33:25.976191Z"
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# I’m curious. This ponytail palm was gifted to us 3 years ago. it was…

_Posted by Nina9 on 2024-02-18_

I’m curious. This ponytail palm was gifted to us 3 years ago. it was a friend’s grandma’s.  
I just installed the growlight and I’m hoping that will help with the drooping leaves.

My question is, is the pot too big? When I use my water tool, it says the soil about 6 inches down is wet. Do I still water it today? I’m worried I am under watering it because I’ve read you’re supposed to let the soil dry out.

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## 8 comments

### SnappityWhizBang commented on 2024-02-18

Beautiful indoor tree! But ponytail palm like to be rootbound and to dry out COMPLETELY then watered thoroughly

#### Nina9 replied on 2024-02-18

Okay great. That’s what I have been doing, just making sure!!

### Women are Water commented on 2024-02-19

Let it dry. Btw. Impressive plant. I’ve never seen one so large before

#### Nina9 replied on 2024-02-19

It did come to us pretty big. But it’s grown about a foot . In fact, I recently gave away five big babies!

#### Women are Water replied on 2024-02-19

Awesome 🤩

### Fergie77 commented on 2024-02-19

I don’t have any advice I just want to say she’s gorgeous 🥹💕☀️

### Nina9 commented on 2024-02-19

Omg you all are the best! 🥰 I feel way less anxious about it now. There’s nothing like real advice/compliments from ppl with experience! Thank you!!

### Plantz commented on 2026-01-01

Can you place her near sunny window?

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