Pony Tail palm has become a popular house plant. It’s sleek bulb-like trunk and lush, long curly leaves make it visually stunning, and the fact that a ponytail palm is forgiving and easy in its care makes this an ideal house plant for many people.
The common characteristics of this plant include a bulbous trunk, which is used to store water, and its long, hair-like leaves that grow from the top of the trunk like a ponytail, giving the plant its renowned name.
Plant specification
Common Name
Elephants foot, ponytail palm
Maximum Reachable Height
Upto 25 feet
Flower Colour
White
Bloom Time
Seasonal bloomer
Difficulty Level
Easy to grow
Pony Tail Palm Planting And Care
Sunlight
Pony Tail Palm grows well in bright indirect sunlight.
Soil
Soil should be well drain and porus.
Watering
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the top soil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.
Do not overwater the plant.
As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of fertilizer
Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
During the main growing season (January-March) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.
Plant Protection
Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Don’ts
Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
keep away from the AC Vents.
Do not apply water on plant leaves.
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location.
Check the moisture in the soil before watering it.
Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water.
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