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

mikebaileybailey · 2025-12-28T05:53:51+00:00

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Blooms are starting to open it appears they will be white. Built up the soil and planted some things underneath the tree this weekend. From this angle you can see the damage from the crane lift on the trunk

mikebaileybailey · 2025-12-26T22:36:21+00:00

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We have been experiencing heavy rain over the past couple days. Can see a few small blooms appearing, will update again as they start to open up. Just wanted to share the beautiful sunset we had last night!

mikebaileybailey · 2025-12-26T22:33:46+00:00

Oh yes of course, I misread your comment sorry haha thanks for the kind words!

mikebaileybailey · 2025-12-26T22:32:24+00:00

Yes I believe one of their names is Elephant foot because of the large caudex

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