La Cordeline Jute Twine 5mm

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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. 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

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For plastic-free insulation, use straw and hessian, or a glass cloche, instead of bubblewrap and fleece. Most are not fully hardy in the UK, although Cordyline australis may survive the winter outdoors in mild areas. It's generally bestto bring plants indoors over winteror provide them with winter protection. How and what to buy 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. Cordyline should not be allowed to completely dry out, especially in the growing season. Water them deeply rather than little and often. These plants can be damaged by fluoride, so if you live in an area where the tap water is high in fluoride you should water them with rainwater. Indoor plants can be watered with distilled water if necessary. Container grown plants will need regular watering in summer, but far less in winter when they are not growing. Avoid having your plant sit in cold, wet soil. Soil RequirementsMove themto a frost-free location, such as a greenhouse, porch or conservatory. You can also give them temporary shelter in a shed or garage during cold snaps. 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. Tender species such as C. Marginata, C. Stricta and C. Fruticosa will need to be moved indoors or placed in a heated greenhouse with a minimum temperature of around 15°C. Repotting This plant will grow in sand, clay, chalk or loam. However, the ground should be well drained and reasonably fertile. In poor soil, dig in plenty of organic compost or well-rotted manure before planting. In heavy soils add plenty of grit. Fertiliser Requirements 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!

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There are several varieties of Cordyline but only C. Australis is hardy enough to be grown outdoors in this country. Cordyline australis is the hardiest species and should survive outdoors in mild parts of the UK, especially if grown in a sheltered spot. However, even with this species, young plants and cultivars with coloured foliage are susceptible to winter damage. In colder parts of the UK, give all species winter protection or bring indoors. This step is optional, as cuttings will root without it. However, using rooting hormone does speed up the propagation process. When planting in a container, as a houseplant or in summer container displays, use multipurpose or loam-based compost such as John Innes No 2. See our container planting guide. Besides this, there are cultivar varieties which are slightly smaller, have different coloured leaves, and are often not quite as hardy. With care they can also survive outdoors. Then there are more tender varieties that can be grown in containers and moved into a greenhouse, conservatory or indoors in the winter. More tender species will need minimum temperatures of 5-15°C. C. AustralisContainer-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. 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. If you were to look close you would find that the stem of the plant is soft at the top. Firstly, at the moment I will do nothing. When the weather begins to warm up in March, probably towards the end of that month I will remove all of the dead leaves by cutting them away. This will leave a clear stem and crown. When all the leaves are cleared the best thing to do is grab the trunk and feel your way down the trunk until it feels very hard and woody – then cut the top of the Cordyline off. Over the summer it will reshoot along the stem and from the base again. These shoots will develop into full woody stems again. You’ll probably end up with a multi-stem specimen in time. 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. 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.

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Also known as ti plants and often mislabeled as dracaena, cordyline plants belong to their own genus. You’ll find them in most nurseries and in all but the warmest regions, cordyline should only be grown indoors. They make excellent houseplants, and with a little information about cordyline care, you can easily grow them by a sunny, warm window. What is a Cordyline Plant? How much water a plant needs can vary from plant to plant and day to day. This is the first thing to keep in mind when it comes to watering your plants. Let’s go over how you can set up a watering schedule while still meeting the needs of each leafy (or spiky!) friend. On most Cordylines the top 3 cm or so would have been damaged but this varies on how old and tall the woody stem is. Once you have cut off the top of the Cordyline paint the cut with Arbrex which is available in most garden centres with a decent garden shop. 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. The bacteria penetrate deep into the stem tissues, and when the sugary sap rises in spring this is fermented by the bacteria to produce the foul-smelling slime. Gasses are also produced which force the slime out under pressure and may result in further stem splitting. A range of bacterial species, as well as other organisms such as yeasts and fungi, are often found within the slime, all taking advantage of the sugars within the sap. Other trees, shrubs and climbers

Cordylines naturally and gradually lose their older leaves, which can be removed to improve the plant’s appearance. Research the height and spread of your cordyline, which will give you an idea of how it's going to grow into its space Imogen could not have been more helpful and her garden knowledge was first class. Cannot recommend highly enough especially for large plants.