How do you take care of a red star Cordyline?

Water when the soil feels dry to the touch. Grow the plant in average well-draining soil. Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer (10-10-10). Although pruning isn’t necessary with these plants, if you’d like a fuller look, you can cut back the tallest “heads,” which will promote sprouting from the sides.

Do red Cordylines like sun or shade?

For best results grow Cordyline australis ‘Red Star’ in a sunny, well-drained spot away from cold winter winds. Alternatively grow in a large container which you can move indoors in autumn.

Do Cordyline Red Star come back every year?

The plant is perennial in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 through 11. In other climates, “Red Star Spike” is vibrant from spring until the first frost in fall.

How big does a Cordyline Red Star get?

1.5m
Cordyline australis ‘Red Star’ (Cabbage palm ‘Red Star’) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.

Do Cordylines need pruning?

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.

Do you cut back red star cordyline?

Cordylines are unlike conventional shrubs or palms so it can be confusing to know how to prune them, if at all. Pruning generally should be limited to removing dead leaves and spent flowers. Where plants have been hit by hard frost they should be cut back hard, as you have done, in spring.

Where is the best place to plant cordyline?

Where to grow cordyline. Grow cordyline as a specimen plant in a lawn or border where its strong vertical shape makes a handsome contrast to other plants. Cordylines with green leaves do best in full sun while those with coloured leaves do best in light shade.

Should I cut off cordyline flower?

You will find Lesley that in time your flower spikes will seed and eventually die. When this happens it is advisable to cut these off. One of the problems with Cordylines is that the bottom leaves due start to yellow and go brown and again with a pair of sharp shears you can cut these off close the main trunk.

Can cordyline survive winter?

Cordyline grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 through 12, but some species are only cold hardy to zones 9 or 10 and plants in zone 8 may die back over the winter.

Should I cut the brown leaves off my Cordyline?

You can cut off the brown tips, they tend to die back a bit at the end of summer and remove lower leaves if required. However as Winter is approaching it would be wise to protect the whole plant with horticultural fleece if it cannot be moved in to a greenhouse. Cordylines are susceptible to damage in low temperatures.

Can you cut the top off a Cordyline and plant it?

The secret with keeping your cordylines in good shape – and colour – is to be ruthless and cut off their heads! Yes! 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.

Why are the tips of my Cordyline going brown?

Browning leaves can occur from underwatering, overwatering, tap water, or low humidity. If the leaves on your cordyline are turning a crispy brown then underwatering might be the culprit, but if they’re turning dark brown and mushy then it might be overwatering. Water when the top 25-50% of soil is dry.