Ponytail palm care is incredibly simple
This is truly a set it and forget it indoor plant or small tree
This plant loves the lightIt will tolerate strong direct light all day
Water your bottle palm when the soil is dryThe large trunk is designed to hold water, allowing the plant to live on infrequent watering for quite a while
PonyTail Palms prefer well draining substrates
The roots will rot quickly if they sit in moist soil,
so use a succulent soil mix
The Ponytail palm can grow in many different kinds of potsTerra Cotta, concrete, ceramic and plastic are all great materials for this plant
Apply a good quality slow release fertilizer annually
Over fertilizing can cause the leaves to turn brown
The ponytail palm will tolerate a large range of temperatures, however it is happiest above 55 degrees F to 80 degrees F
Washing and inspecting the leaves on a monthly basis also helps you discover plant problems that may need addressing