Trim back the tips of the leaves on your Ponytail Palm to keep it looking its best. Cut just below any discoloured or damaged areas on the leaves.
One thing that will keep your Ponytail Plant “muy bien,” is keeping it well misted. Its desert-dwelling self loves it when there is a bit of moisture in the air so you will ideally want to keep it in the kitchen or bathroom where things can be a bit steamier. It is also worth keeping an eye out if your Nolina’s leaves start turning grey or brown, this is a tell-tale sign for you to give it a mist slightly more often.
We are sure you will love your Ponytail Palm so much due to its easy to care for routine that you will be calling in “chingón” (Mexican slang for awesome!) in no time at all.
Care Guide
Other Names: Beaucarnea Nolina Tall – Straight Stem; Nolina; Elephant's Foot;
Originated: North America.
Light: Your Ponytail Palm likes bright, indirect sunlight.
Water: Let the soil dry out completely before watering this houseplant.
Environment: Mist this palm often to keep it happy.
Care: Water your Nolina until water flows out the bottom, let it drain fully before putting it back.
Location: Kitchen, bathroom, living room.
Minimum Temperature: 17 degrees
Pet Friendly: Yay, this plant is child and pet friendly.
Propagation: Propagation takes a lot of skill, so we wouldn’t recommend it (we don’t even try).
Ponytail Palm
Palm Bundle
Problem Solving
Grey/brown leaves? Your Ponytail Palm wants more humidity, start misting it more often.
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