Ponytail Palm Brown Leaves: It Needs Direct Sun

Diagnosis: Light Deficiency

Indirect light is insufficient. Ponytail palms (Beaucarnea recurvata) are desert plants—they need a south window with direct sun all day.

Move to sunniest window immediately. In summer, place outdoors in full sun. Brown leaves won’t revert, but new growth will be healthy.

Current routine (water when soil dry) is correct. Bulb firmness = good.

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