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Cordylines

michaelcarroll0123michaelcarroll0123 Posts: 2
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I have 3 cordylines which are growing really well. However, 1 of them has 2 lots of leaves coming from 1 plant. Can I cut one of them off and get it to root?

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  • UpNorthUpNorth Posts: 376
    Michael, would you add some pictures and I'll have a better idea how to help.
  • michaelcarroll0123michaelcarroll0123 Posts: 2
    Here is the picture of the 2 cordylines.
  • josusa47josusa47 Posts: 3,530
    I had a mature specimen cut down when I moved here (can't stand the things), it refused to die and kept sprouting.  Inspired by the forum thread "Plants that root in water", I pulled off some tufts and put them in water.  I left them outside for a few months, keeping the water topped up, and they grew quite substantial roots.  I potted them up, left them outdoors and they have come through the winter quite happily.  I've just given one away.
  • degraniodegranio Posts: 3
    Good morning all, this is my very first post, and I'm initially here to ask all or any enthusiasts or even experts as to just what I have in my garden?
    It's this.... 
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    We just assumed it was a palm? Only this year,... This happened. Which it had never done in 10 years. I've kind of fallen in love with it, and doing a bit of homework.. Think it might be a cordyline australis or a cordyline indivisa? Can anyone help? 
  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    Hi @degranio, yes, you are right it is a Cordyline australis, also known as the Torbay Palm, although it's not a palm at all as you'll see from this GW link: How to Grow Cordyline - BBC Gardeners' World Magazine (gardenersworld.com)  The flowers are scented, some like them others don't!  As this is the first time it's flowered, you may want to leave the flowers in place until you decide whether you like them. If not, you can remove the entire flower stalk without harming the plant.  Enjoy it!
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


  • degraniodegranio Posts: 3
    Brilliant, thanks @plantminded, oh I'm glad I found out what it was. It was in a pot for years, and was about a ft and a half. So we planted it there about 3 years ago, and its just grown and grown. Yes the flowers smell beautiful, would you suggest leaving the flower stalk in, after or when the flowers have wilted and faded?
    Oh I'm loving it, as I say I've fallen in love with the thing 😀
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Just remove the flowering stem after it's done  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    Hi @degranio, I'm pleased to hear it has grown so well - they really don't like being in a pot!  You can remove the flower stalk when it starts to look untidy.  You'll find that the remaining leaves you have pruned can also easily be removed by hand once they go brown.  These plants really look their best when regularly tidied up.  You can also apply an organic feed such as blood fish and bone or seaweed extract - I'd do this when you remove the flower stalk to give the plant a boost.  It is natural for the lower leaves to yellow and die as the plant grows.  Happy gardening!
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


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