I have grown Pony Tail Palms before but always as much smaller house plants. This one was a fixture in this garden when we moved in a couple years ago and I kind of take it for granted because the lovely round base of the tree is hidden in a raised planter. Much to my surprise a few weeks ago I noticed that it was blooming. Who knew? I guess it is obvious it would bloom, but I guess I have never seen one mature enough to break into flower (so to speak). I wonder what will happen next?
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Pony Tail Palm in Bloom
I have grown Pony Tail Palms before but always as much smaller house plants. This one was a fixture in this garden when we moved in a couple years ago and I kind of take it for granted because the lovely round base of the tree is hidden in a raised planter. Much to my surprise a few weeks ago I noticed that it was blooming. Who knew? I guess it is obvious it would bloom, but I guess I have never seen one mature enough to break into flower (so to speak). I wonder what will happen next?
In May, our mature Ponytail palms bloomed in deep South Texas for the first time I have ever seen - it was considered quite the phenomenon - I didnt' talk to ANYONE who had ever seen one bloom! http://cultivatingparadise.blogspot.com/2008/05/ponytail-palm-blooms.html
ReplyDeleteOH! I'd never seen one bloom either. My mom has one that I suspect is close to mature, I'll have to tell her to be on the lookout for it to bloom.
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