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this is my ponytail palm and it’s my baby. but it started to get this darker colored ring around the base of the trunk. any ideas on why and if it is something i should worry about
17 upvotes, 4 comments. Sidechat image post by Anonymous in Plant Parenthood. "this is my ponytail palm and it’s my baby. but it started to get this darker colored ring around the base of the trunk. any ideas on why and if it is something i should worry about"
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Anonymous 5w

Poke it is it wet feeling or dry

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Anonymous 2w

Can be a sign of stress from something, most common is not enough humidity for its liking. Does the porcelain pot that you have it in have any holes for drainage? If the water stays in there and it’s dark and moist it can lead to a fungal problem

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 5w

dry

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 5w

i water it every 2-3 weeks

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