When should I repot a ponytail palm? Mine is quite large in what looks to me like a too small pot. It has been healthy but is now turning brown on lower tips and stopped growing.

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I wouldn't worry about the timing. I've worked for several plant nurseries that sold and installed trees and shrubs, and we would repot or plant throughout the growing season except during late July/early August (the hottest part of our summer) or during a drought. What is most important is that you give the trees adequate water after you've repotted them. You could also consider mulching the ... repotting - What will happen if I repot my Acers in May - Gardening ...

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This plant is a member of the Ficus family. This plant is severely pot bound as it wants to grow into a 60 M tree. To repot I suggest you first consider where you are going to put it. If it is to be placed inside where your ceiling might be 2 - 3 M tall (~8') then this plant is probably too big already. These plants are rugged and can be cut back hard and will bud out from old stems. If you ...

The second option, which I'd do, is to repot, but don't disturb the roots. Most repotting happens by removing the plant, getting rid of as much of the old soil as possible, and putting it in new potting soil. I've had my Aloe vera for over 10 years, and since I repotted it into a much bigger pot last summer it has grown uncontrollably. It's now way too tall and top-heavy and bends in several directions,...