Ponytail palms are often available in local garden centers or nurseries. If you have trouble finding them, give Sunrise Margo a call at 640-9191 and see if she can find some for you.

The plants are drought tolerant but have a limited root system when growing in a container and need water when the surface soil begins to dry. Be ready to transplant a ponytail as the base swells ...

Ponytail plant houseplant If you like quirky plants, opt for a ponytail palm. "It has a palm-like appearance and flowing 'mane'," says DuVal, adding that it will add personality to any home.

Q: I 've had a pony tail plant for nearly 32 years. It was doing great until a couple of years ago when I transplanted it from a clay pot to one of those lighter plastic ones. I was trying ...

Step 3 — Plant with Care: "Place the root ball into the pot and fill around it with your chosen soil mix," he guides. "Be sure to press down lightly on the soil surface to eliminate any air ...

Shrubby plants that definitely endure non-irrigated landscapes are succulents like hedge cactus, Agaves, Aloes, Yuccas, ponytail plant and devil’s backbone.

Dear Master Gardener: I think my ponytail palm needs to be repotted. Is it OK to do it in the winter? Answer: Although ponytail palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) has a palm-like appearance, it is not a ...

Identify which plants are at risk of frost damage and which can tolerate the wet conditions typical of Marin’s winter. Prepare the soil Healthy soil is the foundation of a thriving garden.

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