How to care for a Ponytail Palm

How To Care for a Ponytail Palm

Sunlight requirements

Thrives in bright indirect to direct light.

Watering requirements

Water every 1-2 weeks in direct light, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.

Is this plant pet-friendly?

This is a pet friendly plant.

Fun Fact

Humans seemed to always have a thing for palms. Scientists believe Mesopotamians cultivated the date palm over five thousand years ago.

Plant Origin

Mexico

Common Sad Plant Signs

Here's our list of solutions to common issues that may arise with the Ponytail Palm:
  • Leaves crisping, dry potting mix:

Thirsty plant, underwatered

  • Yellowing leaves, wet potting mix:

Overwatered

  • Brown leaf tips:

Low humidity or soil compaction (aerate soil)