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Replanted 'Red Star' is dying

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

  • Re: Replanted 'Red Star' is dying

    Kathy N
    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.
    Replied: Thursday 27th of May 2010 06:12 PM
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