zelly Posted November 2, 2015 Crowded for space from the git-go, a few years ago I inadvertently planted a terscheckii too close to a pasacana and several other plants. Naturally I let it get waaay too big to move (roughly 90 cm) before deciding to move it, which I tackled today. I only wanted to move it 5 feet, but the plant and root ball were far to heavy to lift, even with the non existent help. With access to only one side of the plant, I began to dig a hole next to what would become the root ball. I worked the shovel sideways in between the terscheckii & surrounding plants, cutting a narrow groove as far back around as I could access.... I then dug a trench out towards its new location to be.... As work progressed I wedged a 2x4 between some nearby trichs to stabilize the terscheckii & prevent it from falling forward.... Then I dug underneath the root ball as much as I dared & around each side as much as I could reach... Then I had a fantastic idea, that i would use a tarp to assist in moving the whole mass of plant & root ball. Tucking the tarp as far under the root ball as I could..... I then took the shovel to the mostly inaccessible back side and reaching over some trichs, I used the shovel to cut thru the top soil between the two side cuts..... The root ball & terscheckii fell a few inches down onto the tarp, completely free.... Then I lashed the plant & root ball to a short 2x4 to stabilize them both and assist in moving the whole mass forward..... this was accomplished by pulling on the tarp and guiding the 2x4 to the plants new location.... Then it was just a matter of backfilling and a major watering down... Radiantly beautiful in its new home..... 25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conv3rgence Posted November 2, 2015 How dissapointing, I was expecting some telekinetic mindtricks floating a giant cactus. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghosty Posted November 4, 2015 (edited) me too LOL. but still, well compiled report. bound to help someone move a cactus in the future. great effort! Edited November 4, 2015 by ghosty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BedOSpines Posted November 4, 2015 I can't imagine how one would go about moving a much larger cactus. You did well haha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
☽Ţ ҉ĥϋηϠ₡яღ☯ॐ€ðяئॐ♡Pϟiℓℴϟℴ Posted November 5, 2015 i was kinda thinking it was like a giant manual gear shift with the terscheck as the gear stick,- shifting into overdrive : 3 i wonder how far under the driveway the roots will spread now? I'll bet that's twin terbo boosted it's earliest flowering potential ! I wish i could give ya a hand fella, would gladly enjoy every moment in awe.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kykeion Posted November 9, 2015 Impressive!!! Glad you were successful and didn't have any mishaps...looks like there was certainly opportunity for painful mistakes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
