You can chop the Cordyline back to any point you wish and new shoots will form just below the cut. I angled it slightly to let water run off and used a saw, it is incredibly easy to cut through. You could cut right down at the base and it will reshoot, almost always with multiple growing points.
Should I cut back my cordyline?
Cordyline plants gradually develop their characteristic trunk as they mature. The lower leaves yellow and die off to expose the growing trunk and should be gently pulled or trimmed off.
How tall can a cordyline grow?
Also known as cabbage palms, cordylines are evergreen shrubs or palm-like trees from New Zealand. Young plants look like a low fountain of strappy foliage, then as they mature they form a strong stem and can reach 3–10m (10–30ft) tall, resembling an exotic palm.
Can I cut the top off my Cordyline?
Follow these steps in spring to fix a cordyline that has become leggy: Cut its top off, leaving 10–20cm of clear trunk below the last leaves. Stick this head directly into the soil or into a pot. Cut it near the ground, leaving a stump that’s at least 10cm tall.
Can I move a large Cordyline?
If you’d like to move a Cordyline tree it’s much easier than other trees because the root forms one big ball near the base like a palm, so you just need to water heavily, dig around to find the root mass and clear soil without damaging the roots.
How do I stop my Cordyline growing taller?
Decapitate them with gusto and they’ll serve you well for many years. Cordylines look at their best when keeping a low profile. So when a cordyline becomes too tall and straggly for its position, take a clean, sharp pair of secateurs, shears or loppers and remove top growth, leaving about 1 foot (40 cms) of bare stem.
Should I cut the brown leaves off my Cordyline?
Once your Cordyline flowers have completely died the flower stems can be cut right back using a sharp knife or secateurs and it is also well worthwhile cutting back any dead leaves again using a sharp knife/secateurs and the leaves need to be cut back as close as possible to the main trunk – whatever you do do not pull
Can you repot a Cordyline?
Only repot the Cordyline when the plant is getting too big for the pot. This will take about 2/3 years. Always take a pot that is at least 20% wider than the grow pot, so that the roots have enough space. Always pot in the winter so that the plant can recover from any damage.
Are Cordyline roots invasive?
While roots of cordylines are not considered to be invasive, the shear volume of the underground structure as the plant grows larger could put pressure on surrounding walls and paths and cause structural damage.
Can you cut and replant Cordyline?
Propagating cordylines
Colin loves that cordylines are so easy to propagate. Cut the stem quite low to the ground. The original plant will reshoot and what you remove becomes the propagating material. Cut the stem into sections at least 30cm in length.
How do I make my Cordylines bushy?
Yes, by pinching or damaging the growing tip will stimulate the growth of side shoots, if the plant is too tall you can even cut the top off to the desired height.
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