Cordyline australis 'Red Star'
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I thought I had lost my cordyline in the frost last winter so was pleased to see new shoots this spring. The new plants are still putting out leaves, albeit slowly, however the new growth is not looking good. I have watered and fed the plant - any other suggestions for promoting healthy growth?
Posted: Sunday 2nd of September 2012 02:05 PM Last reply: Tuesday 27th of August 2024 03:06 PM
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Hi, Carlos,
I am sorry your Cordyline is unhappy. As a general rule, C. australis does not respond well to transplanting. They have a tap root-like rhizome (almost like an underground trunk) that does not like to be disturbed. If you get enough of it upon removal, the plant may survive transplanting. At this point, wait and see. Water it regularly when the soil dries out but be careful not to overwater. Also check that the plant is firmly in the ground. No matter what the genus/species, often plants die after planting because it is not firmly in the ground and there are air pockets around the roots. Air pockets collect water which leads to rot. If all else fails, and the plant continues to decline after all these measures, it is worth a try to cut it back to the base - they have been known (but by no means guaranteed) to rebreak from the base. Good luck and please let me know how you get on.
Kathy C.
I am sorry your Cordyline is unhappy. As a general rule, C. australis does not respond well to transplanting. They have a tap root-like rhizome (almost like an underground trunk) that does not like to be disturbed. If you get enough of it upon removal, the plant may survive transplanting. At this point, wait and see. Water it regularly when the soil dries out but be careful not to overwater. Also check that the plant is firmly in the ground. No matter what the genus/species, often plants die after planting because it is not firmly in the ground and there are air pockets around the roots. Air pockets collect water which leads to rot. If all else fails, and the plant continues to decline after all these measures, it is worth a try to cut it back to the base - they have been known (but by no means guaranteed) to rebreak from the base. Good luck and please let me know how you get on.
Kathy C.
Posted: Thursday 27th of May 2010 06:12 PM
Replanted 'Red Star' is dying
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Hi some friend of mine changed home and gave me a 1.5 meter tall Cordyline australis 'Red Star' it was healthy but now it's drying out, the leaves are curling and brown, is there anyway to save it? how frequently should I water it and how can I save it?
Posted: Thursday 27th of May 2010 10:59 AM Last reply: Tuesday 1st of April 2025 09:41 AM
Re: Cordyline Red Star
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Hi Jane,
Absolutely! You need to remove each shoot with a sharp knife, making sure you get some roots with it too, and pot into multipurpose compost. Keep them in a slightly shaded spot until established (two to three weeks should suffice).
With any luck you’ll have a load of new cordylines to do with as you wish!
Hope this helps – keep us posted.
Katy
Absolutely! You need to remove each shoot with a sharp knife, making sure you get some roots with it too, and pot into multipurpose compost. Keep them in a slightly shaded spot until established (two to three weeks should suffice).
With any luck you’ll have a load of new cordylines to do with as you wish!
Hope this helps – keep us posted.
Katy
Posted: Saturday 22nd of May 2010 03:12 PM
Cordyline Red Star
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I managed to kill this plant last winter but just about to dig up & replace & I have noticed some shoots at the bottom of the plant. Can I retrive these at all and if so, how?
Posted: Saturday 22nd of May 2010 09:49 AM Last reply: Tuesday 8th of August 2023 01:27 PM