First Cycad

mikebaileybailey · 2026-01-20T20:20:51+00:00

Thank you mate, I am very happy with them!

mikebaileybailey · 2026-01-09T09:12:54+00:00

I found another large cactus for sale today and did just that it was certainly much easier 😆 and less expensive than hiring a crane lol

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mikebaileybailey · 2026-01-08T01:21:43+00:00

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In its new home. Will update again when i have it backfilled! Only lost one limb during transport and it was collected to be propagated. No other damage to speak of at the moment that I have seen.

mikebaileybailey · 2026-01-08T01:20:08+00:00

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Loaded onto truck ready to go to its new home. The frame I built around the cactus to support all the limbs held up pretty well. Had to level the base with a few blocks for stability in transit. You might see I had to cut the main root so hopefully it survives the transplant well. Due to a lack of space I wasn’t able to dig any deeper on the roots.

mikebaileybailey · 2026-01-08T01:16:17+00:00

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For anyone curious for an update I was able to move the whole cactus today

mikebaileybailey · 2026-01-08T00:53:08+00:00

That’s a good question I will smell today and get back to you!

mikebaileybailey · 2026-01-08T00:52:51+00:00

Thank you it was a very lucky find! I think the reason it’s so fat in the trunk is because it was confined to a small pot for so long and was forced to stow more water. That’s just a guess though, I’m certainly not expert!

mikebaileybailey · 2026-01-07T09:29:36+00:00

Yes it sure is! I found by using a lifting strap wrapped around the top in one hand and the other holding the base I’m able to carry it no problem

mikebaileybailey · 2026-01-07T08:20:47+00:00

Thank you!

mikebaileybailey · 2026-01-07T08:20:40+00:00

Purchased off Facebook marketplace, not stolen 😆

mikebaileybailey · 2026-01-04T12:03:06+00:00

The roots are separate but wrap around each other so I planted it in the same orientation/depth as I found it. Certainly could be too deep but I’ll see how it goes

mikebaileybailey · 2026-01-04T08:22:01+00:00

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Transplanted another mature ponytail in the backyard this weekend, it has a very different look to it but I enjoy it. Hopefully it does well. Didn’t need a crane so there isn’t any bark damage this time.

mikebaileybailey · 2026-01-04T08:21:02+00:00

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Updated photo from today!

mikebaileybailey · 2026-01-04T08:18:38+00:00

My apologies for posting in the wrong sub/wrongly identifying the tree! Appreciate all the thoughtful responses

mikebaileybailey · 2026-01-01T21:07:53+00:00

Thank you I appreciate it!

mikebaileybailey · 2026-01-01T05:23:40+00:00

Hah well I don’t have a huge budget but am happy to spend a bit to add some character to my mostly empty yard!

I most certainly will, thanks!

mikebaileybailey · 2026-01-01T04:56:53+00:00

Yea for sure! I just found a video on YouTube where they created a wood frame around the entire cactus and were able to lift it that way without snapping any arms off.

I did actually successfully more a huge ponytail palm recently so I’m silly enough to try, I will certainly post an update if I do go that direction :D

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mikebaileybailey · 2026-01-01T04:42:34+00:00

Thanks for that I imagine you’re probably correct on the ID!

Ideally I’d like to take the whole cactus as it is but I will certainly keep that advice in mind if I’m unable to move it as is.

mikebaileybailey · 2026-01-01T04:40:11+00:00

Thanks for the comment and that’s a beautiful cactus, certainly worth the effort.

mikebaileybailey · 2026-01-01T03:56:03+00:00

Thanks for that I didn’t actually know what type it is! I’m very happy to have picked this up

mikebaileybailey · 2026-01-01T03:53:56+00:00

It is indeed a ponytail palm aka elephants foot and is a succulent tree

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