La Cordeline Jute Twine 5mm

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You should feel free to select your cordyline based on which one you like best, not necessarily its specific requirements. However, as it appears in damaged tissue (caused by frost), it is likely that this area of stem is dead/rotting/dying anyway; and so will need to be removed. When grown in containers, however, they require regular watering and feeding, and winter protection, except in mild areas. Any new shoots that appear the following summer should, ideally, be protected in the following winter.

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Water early in the day so that any water that splashed the leaves has a chance to dry out before the temperature cools. On young plants the first flowering is difficult to predict some plants flowering whilst only 30-40cm others waiting until they are well over a metre high, one thing for sure is that once flowered the growing point divides and the plant becomes multi headed, again this is random the Cordyline may divide simply or become a mass of new growth. You should cut away and destroy any affected parts along with any damaged tissue that may allow more bacteria in. Cordylines growing in pots should always be regularly watered so the compost is kept evenly moist but take care not to over-water.If this is part way up the main trunk, it is possible that it will sprout just below the cut to form a new head of foliage in summer. Cordyline plants growing in pots can be wrapped up, including the pot, if it’s not possible to move plants under cover.

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To take terminal cuttings you should remove a stem with a terminal bud or growing point at the tip and several buds along the stem. Encouraging beneficial predators such as ladybirds and lacewings can help keep the population of thrips down.Full sun is ideal for green-leaved cordylines, but light shade is preferable for those with colourful or variegated leaves, asstrong suncan fade their rich hues. RHS Gardening Advice received hundreds of enquiries in 2011 about cordylines that were badly affected by the cold weather the previous December. These sap-sucking insects can cause discolouration and scarring on the leaves as well as generally stunted growth.

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These plants are surprisingly hardy and will grow well in milder regions or in sheltered urban gardens. It looks equally good in city or coastal gardens and anywhere you want to add an element of the exotic. Wrap plants after a dry spell of weather to avoid trapping moisture under the covering which can cause rot.Capable of reaching over 5 metres high in ideal conditions, eventually forming a stout trunk with multiple branches holding the long up to 1m long narrow deep green leaves. So on balance a pretty tough ‘palm’ great for adding height and structure, tolerant of most conditions but especially suitable for coastal or windy roof gardens.

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It took me ages to clear the front garden and I look outside now and its as it was before I picked them up.

They come in a range of sizes, from small plants for summer bedding displays to large stand-alone specimens.