transplant ponytail palm

Should the large bulb base of the ponytail palm be below the soil surface? I have a large plant at the office and am now caring for it. I noticed the palm was planted below surface and thought it to be wrong; however, if plant is doing well, should I repot and get the (elephants foot) out of the dirt? The plant I am told is over thirty years and has survived several caretakers in spite of this error. Presently, I have removed the soil from around the base to slowly acclimate the plant to the future change IF I do repot it.

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#1 Comment By Alisma On 08/03/2016 @ 11:32 am

If the plant has survived for years in its current pot, it will probably be fine. Here is more information which will help if you do decide to repot it later:
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