Before this second harsh winter they were just gorgeous, they had divided up, I have five stems on one and three on the other one. Not tall like some in my area that have grown really high, these seem to have stayed and the height they are for a couple of years now.

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Cordyline australis is one of the species you’ll most often see in cultivation. It resembles yucca and has long, dark, narrow leaves. There are several cultivars of this species, including ‘Dark Star’ with reddish leaves, ‘Jive’ that grows like a small tree, and ‘Pink Champagne’ with leaves of green, cream, and pink variegation. Full sun is ideal for green-leaved cordylines, but light shade is preferable for those with colourful or variegated leaves, asstrong suncan fade their rich hues. C. Australis is a green-leaved variety. It reaches a height of 3-10 metres (10-30 feet) when mature. This plant is hardy enough to be grown outside in the UK. C. Australis ‘Albertii’There are several varieties of Cordyline but only C. Australis is hardy enough to be grown outdoors in this country.

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Fungal leaf spot diseases can cause discolouration of the leaves. To prevent this problem, water the roots of the plant rather than the leaves or stem. Water early in the day so that any water that splashed the leaves has a chance to dry out before the temperature cools. It is also good to ensure plenty of air circulation around the plant. Cordyline does best in a sunny spot, though they can cope with semi-shade. Those with vibrant foliage should be planted out of scorching sunshine to prevent the leaf colour fading. Water Requirements Remove the lower leaves, dip the stem in hormone rooting compost and insert into pots of potting compost mixed with horticultural grit. Mist well with water. Cover the pot with a large plastic bag to help retain moisture. Place the pots in a sheltered warm spot. It looks equally good in city or coastal gardens and anywhere you want to add an element of the exotic. These plants are woody-stemmed shrubs, often grown for their attractive evergreen foliage. The sword-like leaves are shades of green, bronze, reddish orange and purple. As they grow, they lose their lower leaves and begin to look like stately palm trees. C. Australis are semi-hardy and will usually survive over winter in a sheltered spot. Other varieties are more tender and will need to be moved indoors or into a heated greenhouse in winterCordylines are generally low maintenance, needing little watering once established. When grown in containers, however, they require regular watering and feeding, and winter protection, except in mild areas. So be prepared to either bring them indoors or move them to a sheltered spot and wrap them with fleece. Watering Cordyline australis can be grown from seed, although it does take years to develop sizeable plants. Don't give up hope yet, Beth - we also had a couple of big, old cordylines that looked dead after the harsh winter we had last year. Poor growth, yellowing and browning of the foliage or excess leaf drop – these may be caused by cold, wet weatherin winter, ordrought and heat stressin summer. Improve the growing conditions and provide winter protection.

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Cordyline australis ‘Southern Splendour’ – unusual bi-coloured leaves, dark greyish green with bright pink edges Root and stem rot can be caused by the Fusarium pathogen. This is often caused by excessive watering or poor drainage. Allow plants to almost dry out before watering so that the roots are not sitting in wet soil. Avoid watering the stem itself and direct the water at the root area. Cordyline Slime Flux Cordylines naturally and gradually lose their older leaves, which can be removed to improve the plant’s appearance. Anything kept in an environment with moisture and limited ventilation is susceptible to mold. And, unfortunately, that includes your houseplants. Mold on indoor plants is more common than you might think, and there are effective ways to get rid of it and prevent future recurrences. If you have a plant with a little mold, don’t give up just yet! Read on to find out what to do about mold in plant soil.

Much to our surprise, both of them started shooting from the base again so what was a single stemmed 'tree', became a multi stemmed feature over the course of the year! Cordylines can be susceptible to a few different diseases, these are the ones that most commonly cause problems: Leaf Spot Thank you for sending us the photos so we could choose our Cordyline, we have been very impressed with your service and nursery as a whole and will not hesitate to recommend Big Plant Nursery to all our friends and family. The spear-shaped, leathery leaves are consistent from one variety to another. What changes are the colors and patterns. Cordylines can be red, yellow, green, white, purple, and reddish-purple. Some varieties can produce flowers (and occasionally berries) at the beginning of the summer; the flowers can range from white to lavender in color. Cordylines grow well from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring once the weather has warmed up. For best results start them in a propagator and then move them to a bright, sheltered spot once the weather is warm. Once the seedlings are large enough to handle, pot them up individually.