Don’s Expert Answers: How deep are the roots of a ponytail 3 Mts high

Question From:
Ella Synnott in Albion Park Rail, Wollongong NSW New South Wales

Nature of problem:
How deep are the roots of a ponytail 3 Mts high

Type of Plant (if known):
Ponytail

Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
Wish to remove plant

Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
Clay–Soil

How often do you water the plant:
When it rains

How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
All day , faces north

How long since you planted it:
22 Years old

Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
No

Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
Outdoors

Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
Ground

What other treatments have you given the plant:
Non

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Other Comments:
We wish to remove plant,, pushing on roof of patio,, base of plant about 1 Mtr

Regards Ella Synnott.

Answer:
Hi Ella, The roots are not deep at all – they congregate around the swollen base. This plant is easy to dig up and replant. Don