Cultivating Care—For Plants, People, and Paws
Water when the soil is mostly dry.
High, bright, indirect light.
Houseplant.
3 feet tall and 2 feet wide in the canopy.
The ponytail palm loves high, bright, indirect light, so place it in a south-facing porch or window. Check the leaves regularly to make sure it is pest and disease-free. Fertilize the plant about three times a year once in the spring, then later in the summer and fall. Feed with a liquid fertilizer for houseplants. Fertilize the plant the day after it is watered; this will help avoid burning the roots. Pruning the ponytail is not necessary, just clip off the older leaves that will yellow and eventually die off the plant.
Ponytail Palm adds a sculptural, modern touch to indoor décor with its unique bulbous trunk and long, cascading leaves. Placed in a decorative pot on the floor, a side table, or a bright corner, it creates a striking natural accent while bringing a relaxed, tropical feel to living rooms, offices, or entryways.
