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38-Year Ponytail Palm Broken: Regrowth & Rooting Top

Cat snapped top off 38-yr ponytail palm (Beaucarnea recurvata). Two outcomes:

Base (Trunk)

Set outdoors in sun. Will sprout multiple new shoots.
Keep 1–2 strongest; remove rest.

Top (Broken Piece)

Dip in rooting hormone.
Plant in sand, full sun.
50/50 chance. More sun = better odds.

Cat Deterrent

Cayenne pepper around base. Cats hate it.

Sentimental value justifies both efforts.

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