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Separating and Repotting Clustered Ponytail Palm (Beaucarnea recurvata) Offsets

Owner has a cluster of 8 small ponytail palm bulbs. Expert Darlene: separate each into 2–4 inch pots with half potting soil, half play sand. Keep in sunniest spot, let dry between waterings—treat like a cactus.

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