Louisiana,
United States 
WHAT IF I HAVE A PONYTAIL PALM THAT HAS 12 BABIES GROWING FROM THE ROOT BALL OF THE ORIGINAL PLANT
5 Aug, 2010
Answers
The babies will grow as cuttings, but they will never develop the bulbous base.
5 Aug, 2010
I would leave them. I have seen Beaucarnea's with three or four stems and they look great. If you only want the one stem though, just cut these shoots off cleanly at the base with a sharp knife.
5 Aug, 2010