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 ...

Dear Master Gardener: I think my ponytail palm needs to be repotted. Is it OK to do it in the winter? Answer: Although ponytail palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) has a palm-like appearance, it is not a palm ...

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 ...