Ponytail Palm Deep Freeze Recovery: Managing 12 Sprouts

Ponytail palm through Tucson's worst cold. "Foot" ~7.5" diameter, thin silver-dollar top where fronds emerge. Fronds rotted from freeze—cut trunk and rotting part off. Trunk 15" long, now sprouting in 12 places. Pinned 5 sprouts. How many to let grow? Are these babies like pregnant onion?

Expert Advice

Yes, new growth for new fronds. Let all grow until well developed, then excise lower ones to fill crown. Be patient—nature will clarify what to do for recovery.