Having the drapes made means you have a multitude of color choices. I appreciate your honesty in regards to the furniture - we're going to stick with the cabinet, sectional, and coffee table. I'm worried my ponytail palm is dying because its leaves are falling off and there's black stuff on the top. You can prune your plant if it needs it. Another problem that you will see on your Ponytail Palm are the tips of the leaves turning brown. It sounds like the plant is just growing and aging. I've had it for close to two years. I need help! PONYTAIL PALM PROPAGATION THE EASY WAY. Leaning Ponytail Palm. I'm just so hesitant to give up a mirror on that wall because I love how it reflects the outdoor view when you walk into the house. Looks a little like Pregnant Onion to me (Ornithogalum), Larry - I'm almost sure this is a PT. With that said, the ponytail palm does have it’s weaknesses which is largely due to bad care from us humans. Don’t get me wrong, your Ponytail Palm can survive in pretty cold weather but not for that long. Luckily, this is the easiest fix and all you will have to do is bring your plant indoors for this season as it will become dormant anyway. If the trunk was not leaning so badly, it would most likely be about 7-8 feet tall. Ponytail Palm Pruning. It will definitely be a different and larger mirror though. Get the cowhide rug for the center of the narrow space and cover the medallion. Some of the leaves are sharply CREASED and thus have stayed bent. If you have poor drainage, no matter how little you water, you can still have an overwatered, root rotted ponytail palm succulent. If brown tips are coupled with the lower leaves turning yellow and then completely brown an This mini guide will help your lemon, orange and grapefruit trees flourish, Brighten a room and clean the air with a houseplant that cascades artfully, stretches toward the ceiling or looks great on a wall. This requires pulling several samples (even some you don't think will work) and checking them against the lapis blue couches, silver wood tables, fireplace, and your flooring. Otherwise seems very healthy. They look to be thriving with new foliage sprouting out contantly but now one of them has gotten way too bushy. Read here for the answer on how to prune a ponytail palm. Share your pictures of fall foliage and decor in the Comments. Hi, i have a ponytail palm at my office. While working at HD, one 5-6' long-very curly leaf PT was shipped to our store..It was the second prettiest PT I'd seen. A. Here are some great tips to taking care of your ponytail palm: Light Is this a winter thing? Curtains: I prefer curtains that blend with the wall color. I can't quite picture how it would work though with moulding around the slider and window treatments? Without having seen the plant, my theory would be that maybe the plant isn't getting strong enough light and therefore the leaves are growing in too weak to support themselves? Ponytail Palm succulents are some of the most resilient type of plants out there due to their ability to survive drought and handle full sunlight for a long time. [Succulentexperience.com] is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to [Amazon.com], "As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases". They will produce new individuals while you simply help with the rooting process. Still think TV needs to go over the bookshelf - either sitting on it or wall mounted. Answered by Downtoearthdigs on July 7, 2015. Just give it lots of sun, Conjure a sultry vibe or bring welcome life to modern rooms. With proper watering though that I described above, the issue should not be so bad. Wilting leaves are often a signal that your ponytail palm is over-watered. I can only identify the subject matter of the one at the piano, and I think that would make for a great focal at the FP, because it is very identifiable and striking, but it may be too wide. Noticed that some leaves are starting to bend sharply about 2 inches away from the main stalk. The area rug would look best in a cowhide shape since EVERYTHING is a rectangle here. It is in a pot and has some serious Arizona late afternoon sun. Should i just prune all of the lower bent leaves? Rotted roots will be dark brown and mushy and healthy ones will be firm and white. Don’t worry though, this issue is much easier fixed than the former reasons listed above. Sounds safe, but I think they'd be stunning with the table. The leaves are soft, thin, and more droopy than they should be. Some of the first signs you will notice if your plant is getting too much water will be yellow leaves or soft leaves close to the base of your Ponytail palm. Here are a couple of links to refresh you on the care. Err, kinda but Id never let aesthetics come first. A belt ran around her waist, and under that belt hung a Japanese sword more than two meters long-- Seven Heavens Seven Swords. Keep these tips in mind, Ripe for some citrus fertilizer know-how? The leaves on my ponytail palm are drooping instead of standing up. Overwatering and improper drainage will cause blades to yellow and drop. I'm not getting that lovely fountain effect. Once the roots are examined and the plant is ready to set it aside. As much as I like wood, I think chrome and black would be interesting against the rustic look of the table. Hi, i have a ponytail palm at my office. Not the same color per se, just a textured print that practically disappears. :). I recommend gray because of the table choices. 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