AnswersDriveIf you live in a very warm climate like that found in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 through 11, growing ponytail palm outdoors is entirely feasible. They can grow to 30 feet tall, but rarely do as houseplants. Plant them as small, unusual specimen trees or else in containers on the patio.
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Do ponytail palms need direct sunlight?
Provide your ponytail palm with bright indirect light to full sun. Any window space indoors particularly one facing north will suit the light requirements of this high-light plant; however, full sun is best. This Bonsai can adjust to bright artificial light as well as it is not at all picky.
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Can you cut back a ponytail palm?
Trimming ponytail palms can be done any time of the year but is best during the growing season of spring through early fall. Use clean and sharp bonsai shears to trim leaves on top of the plant. This will force the foliage to grow downward and resemble a ponytail. Remove any damaged leaves that may be brown or wilted.
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Do ponytail palms bloom?
Flowering Ponytail Plants: Does Ponytail Palm Flower. Don't invest too much in this plant's name. Ponytail palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) is neither a real palm nor does it really have ponytails. Its swollen base looks like a palm and the long, thin leaves curve outward, then hang down like ponytails.
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Can you cut down a ponytail palm?
Ponytail Palm Pruning. Ponytail palm is a single stemmed plant, which means that if you want to prune any base or woody material, you would literally be removing the trunk. Cutting back ponytail palm is not an effective method of maintenance in that it would leave an open trunk and no greenery.
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How cold hardy is a ponytail palm?
Outdoor/Indoor Use: Both. The Ponytail Palm is a great indoor plant as long as you have enough light in the room. Cold Tolerance: Beaucarnea recurvata can tolerate cold down to 15F when mature enough. It is great for growing in USDA Zones 8b (15 to 20 F) to 11 (above 40 F).
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How fast do ponytail palm trees grow?
Growth Rate. The ponytail palm grows quite slowly outdoors, which means it grows less than 12 inches each year. It grows to between 12 and 18 feet tall when mature, with a spread of 10 to 15 feet, giving it an irregular, upright shape.
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Is the ponytail palm a succulent?
The ponytail palm doesn't look like a succulent, even though it is related to the agave plant. Its water-storage unit is the swollen, bulbous base of the trunk that gives the plant its other common name: elephant foot.
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Can you grow ponytail palms from cuttings?
Use a clean, sharp knife and cut the pup away from the adult plant. Pups that are 4 inches tall are usually forming a root base and make the best starts. Use a nearly soilless medium, such as a cactus mix or sand-based potting soil. Place the rooted end of the pup in moistened medium in a well-draining container.
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How do you repot a ponytail palm?
Trim back big, older roots, then apply a rooting hormone to those roots that are left. Repot the plant in a slightly larger container. Use soil made up of half potting soil and half a mix of perlite, vermiculite, shredded bark and sand.
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Where do ponytail palms come from?
Beaucarnea recurvata (elephant's foot, ponytail palm) is a species of plant in the family Asparagaceae, native to the states of Tamaulipas, Veracruz and San Luis Potosí in eastern Mexico.
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How big do ponytail palm trees grow?
This is where the ponytail palm gets its nicknames of "bottle palm" and ?"elephant foot tree." Ponytail palms grow slowly, but when grown outside in warm climates they can reach heights of 20 feet or more. When grown as a houseplant, it will usually grows to about three feet tall.
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Is ponytail palm safe for cats?
Areca, bamboo, parlor, and ponytail palms are some of the most common indoor palm plants, and they are all pretty easy to grow, too. It should be noted, however, that sago palms are toxic to pets.
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What house plants are poisonous to cats?
The following is a listing of plants that are toxic to cats, as well as the most commonly encountered toxic plants:
- Amaryllis (Amaryllis sp.)
- Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale)
- Azaleas and Rhododendrons (Rhododendron sp.)
- Castor Bean (Ricinus communis)
- Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum sp.)
- Cyclamen (Cyclamen sp.)
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Is aloe vera plant safe for cats?
If you keep an aloe plant on hand for burns, make sure to keep it out of reach for your pets. Symptoms: Vomiting, depression, diarrhea, anorexia, tremors, change in urine color. Pretty, common as a garden ornamental, and a very popular potted bulb for the holidays…and toxic to both cats and dogs.
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Is the aloe vera plant poisonous?
Oral ingestion of aloe vera, however, may cause abdominal cramps and diarrhea which in turn can decrease the absorption of drugs. IARC studies have found ingested non-decolorized liquid aloe vera to be carcinogenic in animals, and state that it is a possible carcinogen when eaten or ingested by humans as well.
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Is aloe vera gel poisonous to cats?
If you break an aloe vera leaf open you notice two things: the center clear/greenish goo (this is what the gel is made from) and, around the edges, a white sap (this is the latex the plant produces). The gel is not toxic, but the latex can cause problems for your dog or cat.
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How toxic is aloe vera to cats?
Unfortunately, saponins are toxic to cats as well as dogs, birds and lizards. Symptoms of aloe poisoning include diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite, depression, tremors and a change in urine color.
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Can I use aloe vera gel on my cat?
In the meantime, you could try aloe vera spray or gel to help with the healing. Too much aloe vera sap can cause vomiting and diarrhea if he licks the area and ingests it. If you use a fresh leaf, be sure only to use the internal gel and do not allow any of the green liquid from the outer rind to contaminate it.