The ponytail palm, despite its misleading name, is a succulent, not a palm. It's recognized by its distinctive single, leafless trunk topped with a cascade of leaves. This plant, also known as ...

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 ...

The ponytail palm, with its unique appearance and low maintenance, makes for an ideal indoor plant. Its ability to thrive in ...

Question: Our ponytail plant is large and producing shoots from the base. Do I leave the shoots or take them off? Can they be rooted to produce more plants? Answer: Grow your ponytail with a single ...

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 ...

Question. We received an Easter Lily as a gift, and the plant is about done flowering. Can I save the plant to flower next year? Answer. Keep the plant for a repeat performance next year but probably ...

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 ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Delightful and unexpected, a mature ponytail palm looks like it was ...