My Torbay Dazzler Leaves Are Not Forming Correctly. They Are All Bent Over At Ends And Not Straightening

Question

The plant seems to be healthy except for the new leaves. The leaves grow but the ends of the leaves are bent over and deformed and don’t straighten out.

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Answer 1

This looks to be a drastic pH issue. Make sure that it falls within range, and is not too alkaline.

Here is an article to help you with testing soil pH:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm

Alternatively, this can be a sign of too much water, but you will normally see other damage with leaf contortion.

You may, also want to test for nutrient deficiencies. This article will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm

Here is an article that will help you with the care of Cordyline:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ti-plant/red-star-dracaena-care.htm