La Cordeline Jute Twine 5mm

Product Information

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. 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 Guide: How to Plant and Care for Cordylines

These shrubs should be planted out in spring. This allows them to get established before cold winter weather. 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 Cordylines require little pruning, simply remove dead leaves and spent flowers. You can also remove any stems or leaves that have suffered winter damage. It is best to wait until the harshest weather is over before doing this. In warm summers, established cordylines may flower and fruit. This causes no harm and the spikes of tiny white flowers can either be removed or retained, or can be cut out later when they are no longer attractive. If left, they will form small red or purple berry-like fruits.

Advice for buying cordyline

Your cordyline should be repotted once the roots fill the current pot. Choose a pot only slightly larger than the existing one and use plenty of fresh loam-based compost. If the plant does not need repotting, remove the top few centimetres of soil and replace it with fresh to keep your plant in good condition. Looks Good With There are several varieties of Cordyline but only C. Australis is hardy enough to be grown outdoors in this country. Cordylines are best planted in spring, after the last frost. This gives them time to get established before winter, increasing their chances of survival. 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. With their bold, architectural appearance, cordylines make striking focal points. As well as green-leaved cultivars, there are some with dark red or purple foliage, or with yellow, pink or white stripes.

Cordyline / RHS Gardening

If planting in the ground, it is worth digging in some well-rotted manure before planting as these are quite hungry plants. If drainage is poor, add plenty of horticultural grit. The bacterial ooze can be scrubbed off to reduce the offensiveness of its appearance and smell. However, the ooze can not be plugged or stopped; and there is no cure The ‘Red Sister’ variety of cordyline is one of the most common types you’ll see in a nursery. It has bright, fuchsia-colored new growth, while the older leaves are deeper reddish green. Cordylines can be susceptible to a few different diseases, these are the ones that most commonly cause problems: Leaf Spot Container-grown plants can be moved into a greenhouse or indoors. Alternatively, wrap the pot in bubble wrap and the foliage in fleece and place the pot in a sheltered location such as against a wall.

Jump to

Plants in the ground should be given an application of well-balanced slow release fertiliser in spring. You can also supplement this with an extra liquid feed in June and July when they are growing at their strongest. Container-grown cordyline should be fed with a liquid fertiliser monthly during the growing season, usually late spring to late summer. Planting If the cordyline’s plant leaves are turning brown, that could be because you’re under-watering your plant. On the other hand, if the leaves are turning darker brown and their texture has become much softer, it may be because you’re overwatering it.

Cordyline australis - Big Plant Nursery Cordyline australis - Big Plant Nursery

Cordyline is a genus of plants native to Pacific islands and parts of Southeast Asia. There are around 15 species of this evergreen and woody perennial. While in the U.S. it will only be hardy through zone 9 outdoors, cordyline plant varieties are easy to grow as houseplants. They just need warmth, bright, and indirect sunlight, rich soil, and regular watering. Is Cordyline a Dracaena?Well-established cordylines may flower in hot summers, producing frothy spikes of tiny white blooms. The faded flower spikes can be removed or left to produce small red or purple berry-like fruits. In a city garden, these plants look great in containers and pots adding some vibrancy and interest to seating areas, patios and balconies. They look stunning when planted in a modern container topped with slate chippings or pebbles. Planting them in groups show off their different forms. Alternatively, add pots of tropical looking flowers such as Canna lilies, Clianthus and Sophora. Pruning advice Cordylines are widely available all year round in garden centres, tropical nurseries and online suppliers, including RHS Plants.

Cordylines -Tips from Garden Centre in North London UK Caring for Cordylines -Tips from Garden Centre in North London UK

Any new shoots that appear the following summer should, ideally, be protected in the following winter. Fold up the leaves like an umbrella and cover with a double layer of fleece. These measures will provide several degrees of additional frost protection, but are no defence against really cold winters. The only sure way to keep cordylines from year-to-year is by overwintering in a frost-free greenhouse

Plant Overview

Tender species, such as Cordyline marginata, C. strictaand C. fruticosa(syn. C. terminalis), are best grown in containers, so they can easily be moved indoors over winter. 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. Though these plants are grown for their architectural foliage, they produce spectacular clusters of white flowers in good summers. The flowers are followed by small red or purple berries.