Also, it hasn't flowered in like 6 years since I divided it and repotted it. It never really recovered from the division.

Thank you!

FWIW - no plant likes or prefers to be rootbound, but some growers might choose to stress the plant by allowing it to become slightly root-bound as the stress of tight roots can cause a bit of an increase in bloom profusion. However, that shouldn't be interpreted as a signal the plant likes or prefers the stress; in fact, the opposite is true.

The trouble is the Jobe's Sticks. They're notorious for allowing an uncontrolled amount of salts into the grow medium. I would 1) be rid of them completely (throw on ground around trees/shrubs) 2) Flush the soil thoroughly by slowly pouring a volume of room temp water = to at least 10x the pot's volume through the soil. This will flush the current accumulation of salts from the soil. After flushing, tip the pot at a 45* angle to drain excess water. Compare image B below to A to see what a difference it makes

3) get in the habit of watering on an 'as needed' basis, and fertilize regularly with a quality soluble synthetic fertilizer. It's unlikely you'd find a better fertilizer product than Foliage-Pro 9-3-6 for your plant.

Al

Wow! Thanks so much for the advice. I will try your suggestions.

The myth about plants liking to be root bound keeps being repeated about every plant, especially Sansevierias, Thanksgiving Cactus, etc. On Facebook groups that seems to be the #1 myth that comes up everyday

@hellkitchenguy Manuel - Don't forget Beaucarnea recurvata - commonly, ponytail palm. "It needs to be rootbound and thrives on neglect".

Al