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Information and advice on Cordylines - How to grow and care for..
There are several good varieties of Cordyline fruiticosa - or
terminalis. Bright red down through to cream colours are available.
The Plant: Large elongated shiny leaves, Cordyline fruticosa ‘Cream’ has
richly marked cream and green leaves. Other Cordylines have deep maroon,
plum or pink leaves tinged with green. Stunning foliage plants.
All make good foliage plants for indoor use. This group are not hardy
- like Cordyline australis for instance. |
Cordyline ‘Cream’
Its needs: A Cordyline needs good quality light, including some direct sun to maintain
rich foliage colour. Keep plant in warm position in winter.
Well-draining, rich, friable, open potting mix.
Care: Water only when the surface of the compost is dry, and in winter
reduce watering to an absolute minimum, (but do not neglect it for 6
months!) In hot weather, mist spray the leaves to prevent drying out,
and to keep healthy looking shine. Watch for red spider. If Cordylines
become too tall and overgrown, remove top growth cleanly and re-pot this
'cutting, in sandy mix to grow on into new plant. The old stem will make new
side-shoots which can be removed as cuttings or left on the old plant to
grow into a multi stemmed specimen..
Good for: Excellent colourful foliage. The cordylines stand on their
own, or mix well in the back of a container of indoor plants. No
trouble.
Cordyline terminalis 'Hiroba'
Cordyline fruticosa glauca
The Plant: A compact form of Cordyline, with vivid emerald-green leaves.
Interesting foliage plant.
Its needs: Good light helps maintain foliage colour. Reasonable air
circulation but draught-free. Warmth and humidity essential. Mist leaves
in hot weather, and clean gently with damp cloth. Pot in a mix of
well-rotted organic matter and friable soil.
Care: Water regularly and well. Use a liquid manure feed once a month
throughout the growing season. Spray leaves in hot weather. Watch for
red spider mite. If plant becomes overgrown, carefully cut top out and
re-pot the 'cutting' in sandy mix.
Good for: A calm, leafy lush plant. Easy to look after. Can be grown on
its own or in an arrangement.
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