If this new sprout is growing from the very base of the tree, at ground level, then it is a 鈥減up鈥濃攊n other words, a baby ponytail palm.
If the new sprout is growing from the point where the wide base of the tree narrows, it is likely a new stem starting to form. This usually only happens when the tree is damaged and dies back to the wide base, though.
In either case, you can leave it alone if you’d like to have a two-stemmed tree or a little stand of palms… However, if you do leave it attached, note that the tree will spend energy growing the new stem or pup rather than on its original stem. If your goal is to have the tallest ponytail palm, I would recommend cutting off the new sprout.
If this new sprout is growing from the very base of the tree, at ground level, then it is a 鈥減up鈥濃攊n other words, a baby ponytail palm.
If the new sprout is growing from the point where the wide base of the tree narrows, it is likely a new stem starting to form. This usually only happens when the tree is damaged and dies back to the wide base, though.
In either case, you can leave it alone if you’d like to have a two-stemmed tree or a little stand of palms… However, if you do leave it attached, note that the tree will spend energy growing the new stem or pup rather than on its original stem. If your goal is to have the tallest ponytail palm, I would recommend cutting off the new sprout.