Question
Will, regarding the question I sent you on the PONYTAIL PALM-- I want to add that this plant is severely root-bound.  Although I am familiar with your philosophy on repotting and potting up, I want your opinion.  Could this have caused the problems with my plant?  Should I pot this plant up into a larger container?  I thought these were slow growers, and I was startled to see the white roots encircling the soil.  Thanks again for your help.

Answer
Wow! I had not anticipated that! Healthy roots in a potbound condition are very unusual for a ponytail palm in low light. Congratulations to you for doing a lot of things right!

If the roots are firm and healthy and there is very little soil in proportion to retain moisture then it may be time to move it up one pot size.

Moisten the roots and then tease them loose around the out side. Don't worry if you break a few roots. Use a porous potting mix with lots of peat moss and perlite.

You may want to water your ponytail a bit more frequently to make sure the roots don't get completely dried out.

Disregard my previous reply!

Will