Ponytail palm is a set-it-and-forget-it houseplant whose main problem is overwatering. Because of its bulbous, water-storing stem, it requires meticulous water management. But how do you save a ponytail palm that has become overwatered? A ponytail palm that has been overwatered will show signs of leaf yellowing, wilting, browning at the tips, and leaf edema. …
Even though it is called a palm, the ponytail palm is not a palm. Instead, it’s a tree-like succulent with a bulbous trunk that stores water for dry periods. Perhaps this is why most people fail to properly care for it, causing the trunk to become soft. Overwatering is the most common cause of softening …
Often called the bottle tree, your Ponytail Palm is not a palm at all, and this may well be why your plant has started to look unhappy. Overwatering is the most common reason for ponytail palms dying. The Ponytail Palm is a succulent, and misunderstanding can lead to this plant being overwatered and developing root …