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. Cordylines are best planted in spring, after the last frost. This gives them time to get established before winter, increasing their chances of survival.

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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. If your plant is affected, remove the damaged growth and destroy it. Disinfect your tools after doing this to prevent spreading the problem. A fungicide may be used for severely affected plants. Root Rot C. Australis is a green-leaved variety. It reaches a height of 3-10 metres (10-30 feet) when mature. This plant is hardy enough to be grown outside in the UK. C. Australis ‘Albertii’ Well-established cordylines may flower in hot summers, producing frothy spikes of tiny white blooms. The faded flower spikes can be removed or left to produce small red or purple berry-like fruits.Cordyline slime flux develops when a damaged part of the stem becomes colonised by bacteria that normally reside harmlessly in the soil or on the stem surface. Any factor that injures the stem can lead to the problem developing, however, the 2011problems wereconnected to frost damageto the bark and roots. This step is optional, as cuttings will root without it. However, using rooting hormone does speed up the propagation process.

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Caring for Cordylines – What to do if your Cordyline leaves have browned off on the outside but crown is still ok:Plants in the ground should be given an application of well-balanced slow release fertiliser in spring. You can also supplement this with an extra liquid feed in June and July when they are growing at their strongest. Container-grown cordyline should be fed with a liquid fertiliser monthly during the growing season, usually late spring to late summer. Planting There are 15 different cordyline plant varieties. There may be several different varieties of cordyline at your local nursery that have varying patterns and colors. Some of them prefer slightly different conditions than others. That said, their core care remains the same. You should feel free to select your cordyline based on which one you like best, not necessarily its specific requirements. 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. These shrubs should be planted out in spring. This allows them to get established before cold winter weather. Tender species, such as Cordyline marginata, C. strictaand C. fruticosa(syn. C. terminalis), are best grown in containers, so they can easily be moved indoors over winter.