Despite its moniker, the ponytail palm—named for the bouncy spray of leaves atop its “head”—actually doesn’t belong among palm plants, being a semi-succulent species instead. Not a one-trick pony, it ...

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 palm ...

As we move into some drier winter weather, you might want to consider putting in a few drought tolerant plants. The ponytail palm, which is not botanically a palm, is a fun one to consider. It is a ...

Ponytails are always in, so why not on plants too? I'm not suggesting gathering the leaves of your philodendron or spider plant together with a rubber band; what I am suggesting is growing a ponytail ...

DEAR JESSICA: I am wondering if you can help me out with some information on this plant. I received it about three years ago, and it has hardly grown. I don’t know what kind of plant it is or how to ...

I rescued a ponytail palm that had several growing points at the top of the trunk, but only one had leaves. This is flourishing, but the others remain leafless and dead-looking. The plant seems ...

Question. Our ponytail palms are developing suckers along their trunks. Do we remove them or allow them to grow? Answer. Mild winters have allowed many ponytail palms to grow full size, which is about ...

Finding an indoor plant that can handle the warm, dry areas of your home without constant attention can feel like a challenge, but the ponytail palm (Beaucarnea recurvata), also called elephant's foot ...