This is a little debatable but in general, Cordylines do not need pruning, however, you can remove any brown leaves to tidy them up a little. The flower spikes can be removed after they have finished flowering although I personally like to let them go to seed as it will provide food for birds during the colder months.
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What do you do with Cordyline after it blooms?
When all the leaves are cleared the best thing to do is grab the trunk and feel your way down the trunk until it feels very hard and woody – then cut the top of the Cordyline off. Over the summer it will reshoot along the stem and from the base again. These shoots will develop into full woody stems again.
Can I cut off the bottom leaves of a cordylline plant?
Cordylline plants always lose their bottom leaves and grow up. I looked at your picture and somehow I think it looks different from mine. But when the flower is dead and has dried up, of course you can cut it off.
When should I cut back my cordylines?
This is because Cordylines are slightly tender and the leaves offer the plant some protection from frosts, so it’s best to wait until they’re out of the way. Also because the plant is only in active growth from spring onwards, so cut it in winter (as I did) and you’ll be looking at a log for a few months.
Do you Deadhead a flowering Cordyline?
In my garden I have a flowering cordyline and was wondering if anyone could give me any info in it? It's the first time I've seen it. Hi Ritchie, nothing unusual its what they do when happy . I've not got one myself but have heard that you should leave the flowering spike on after it has finished - dont deadhead it.
Why pollard a Cordyline australis?
The above picture shows our Cordyline on 29th January 2019, five years after I moved it to this spot and the fateful day I decided to bite the bullet and lop it down.
Why should I prune my plants?
I suppose you could argue that pruning could be useful to encourage the plant to branch sooner and lower but as they grow they naturally branch anyway.
Can you cut cordyline back?
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. As it grows the new stems will morph the old trunk to reduce the unsightliness of the cut.
Q. Should Flowers On Struggling Palms Be Cut Off
My palm leaves seem to be struggling and it\'s just growing a flower. Should I cut the flower off and if so shall I do it now or wait for the flower to fully form?
Q. Cordyline: Does it dry out ground
My Cordyline australis is now about 9-10 ft tall. The ground at least 6ft away is cracked and so dry; is this likely to be the Cordyline causing it?
Q. Cordyline Australis only has short leaves this year ?
My cordyline Australis had lovely long palm like leaves the first couple of years, but last summer and this year again it has only grown short stubby leaves , but is still alive - see picture. Do you have any idea why the leaves are so short please ? I am watering regularly.
Q. Something Is Growing Out The Middle Of My Cordyline?
My very healthy cordyline has sprouted what looks like a different plant ? Can you tell me if I need to do anything ?
Q. Why Is My Cordyline Turning Yellow
Just wondering why my Cordaline is turning yellow at the bottom, it is quite a windy position.
Q. Help! Cordyline Australis Seems To Be Dying
Hi there, I had two beautiful spiky Cordyline Australis trees that I recently moved from one place to another in our garden due to renovating and it seems like the trees are dying. I did that about three weeks ago. I searched how to move it and peoples advice was to soak it in water and try to get as much of the root ball out as possible.
