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Posted by trader QLD AUSTRALIA (My Page) on Sun, Nov 12, 06 at 4:15
Hi all
We have a Cycad that is about 1 metre across with 3 or 4 baby cycads at its base.
We would like to move all these Cycads with out inflicting to much harm on them.
We are moving them to our new house which is about 30 minutes drive.
As much advise and information to help us successfully complete this project would be appreciated.
Thank you
Trader |
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RE: Cycads
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Hi Trader!
My mom has a couple of these gorgeous guys in her yard, who prolifically put out babies at a rate of knots! We were very wary about removing at first, but realised that they couldn't stay where they were anyway, so off they came.
We used of all things a hand held tree branch saw, just like a saw a carpenter would use, and we just hacked them off as close as possible. Be warned, those spikes on the base really hurt when they stab you!!! speaking from experience here.
Don't be alarmed if you dont see any new growth on them for months, my aunt nearly chucked one out after a couple of months, then all of a sudden off it went! So hang in there. Ordinary potting mix will do, don't fuss too much, they can handle it.
Good luck,
Cheers, Mel.... |
RE: Cycads
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- Posted by trader QLD AUSTRALIA (My Page) on
Tue, Nov 14, 06 at 19:08
Thanks for you return mal
Yes i have been told they are very hardy plants.
You are saying for me to cut the fonds off close to the heart.
I have also been told the best way to dig them out is with a hose blowing the dirt away so not to damage the roots.
Also been told that if i damage the roots the gamaged root will die away and regrow but if i damage all the roots the plant will die.
The problem is that if i do manage to kill this plant my home live will not be worth living and i have been told its my job to move the plant
Thanks for you help
Nervice gardner Trader |
RE: Cycads
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Hello again,
I can't say I've ever attempted to remove an established cycad, just the pups on the side of the trunk, which relocate quite well.
Why not just remove the pups on the side of the cycad and leave the bigger one there? My mum's main plant is quite large and I wouldnt dream of removing it without either an injury or the thought that I might kill it.
But you never know your luck. Happy gardening,
Cheers, Mel.... |
RE: Cycads
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| Presume its Cycas revoluta you are talking about , these transplant readily . Its best to do now , cut off all foliage and try and keep as many roots as possible . If it has a large trunk , stabilize with some bricks or besse blocks . Do not water to much until new growth is obvious . Do not worry about removing all leaves , I have done this to many plants and they always come back , it will help to make moving plant easier , some old hessian potatoe sacks help with the prickles as well , moisten and wrap around roots to transport . |
RE: Cycads
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- Posted by pos02 NSW Aust (My Page) on
Mon, Nov 20, 06 at 21:26
| This was also covered a few months ago on Better Homes and Garden. Maybe check their website. I seem to remember they said it was quite easy if you took some basic precautions. |
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