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Posted 1M ago by @ChiefJade19

Why are my tips browning? East window. Water only when th...

#PonytailPalm
Sage
Sage
Ponytail Palm
2ft to light, direct
5” pot with drainage
Last watered 5 days ago
Best Answer
@CostaFarmsTeam
Costa Farms
870 XP
1M ago
@CostaFarmsTeam
Brown tips are pretty common and don’t always mean trouble. Ponytail palms hold water in their trunks, so they don’t need frequent watering. Water only when the top half of the soil is dry, and make sure the pot drains well. If it’s just the tips turning brown, no worries—just keep an eye on it 💛
@Soleigh
Susan
370 XP
1M ago
@Soleigh
Needs more water. Use a stick, dowel. Push all the way to bottom of set. If dirt on stick doesn’t need water. If little dirt on stick, water. If no dirt on stick, WATER.
@ILoveMyPlants
Deb
21555 XP
1M ago
@ILoveMyPlants
Too much sun can cause the tips to brown . Has the sun shifted ? We are going into new seasons so you might have to move it . They like bright indirect light.
@Aikalovesphilos
Greg team
Erika
6684 XP
1M ago
@Aikalovesphilos
Hi @ChiefJade19! 🌱 Tip browning on Ponytail Palms is usually linked to low humidity, salt buildup from tap water, or even slight underwatering. Tagging @CostaFarmsTeam for additional insights.