Should I cut off flower spike on cordyline?
Yes, once it has finished blooming, you can cut off the flower spike.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ti-plant/cordyline-plant-varieties.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ti-plant/growing-hawaiian-ti-plant-indoors.htm
It has become far too high and I was wondering if! I could cut the leaves to a lower level without damaging the plant. The leaves all stem from the base of the plant. As it was in the beginning, and as it is now Thanks in advance for your help
It appears to be Cordyline! You don't want to prune these outside of cutting out diseased leaves.
This article will help you to care for them properly:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ti-plant/red-star-dracaena-care.htm
This does appear to be an infection. Many infections will require consistent fungicide use for several weeks before it will start to resolve itself. Keep in mind that older, infected leaves will never recover. You will know that the fungicide is working when new leaves stay unaffected.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ti-plant/red-star-dracaena-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
I’ve had this cordyline with ice purplish leaves but I noticed they are getting lighter and kind of speckled. It has er in full sun. I did t change any watering way
Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. Your zone is plenty warm enough for the plant, so it can't be the cold. If it is in full sun, then it can'e be lacking light. This leaves me to conclude that it could be, likely, one of a few different causes.
Without a photo, it will be hard to say for certain, but this sounds quite a bit like spider mite damage. These creatures are very small and hard to see, but they cause damage on a very large scale. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spider-mite-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spider-mite-treatment.htm
It could, also, be a pH issue or lack of nutrients. Testing your soil will confirm. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
This article will help you with the care of these plants, outdoors:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ti-plant/cordyline-plant-varieties.htm
Hi, I have moved into a property with what I think is a cordyline. I dug it up and put it in a pot about 8 months ago and now the leaves are turning brown. What causes this? Should I replant it in the ground? Thanks in advance! Will
Digging up and disturbing an established Cordyline will cause it quite a bit of stress. Unfortunately, anything that you do from here will only cause more stress.
Proper care in container, and replacing all top soil with potting soil and compost will be appropriate. Other than that, perfect care will give it the best chance of survival.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ti-plant/red-star-dracaena-care.htm
Hi there. I have recently built a raised border around my garden and was wondering if it is possible to plant a cordyline in a large pot and then sink the pot in a raised border so that the pot is not visible. Reason I ask is that the border runs alongside a wall and I do not want the cordylines to over grow or bush out. The pot would be buried just below the top of the border.
It's a good question, since these plants grow a pretty massive root ball. If you plan to leave the pot in place for an extended period, I imagine the roots will eventually break through or, if the pot is too strong, the plant may become too rootbound over time. Here's an interesting article from cordyline.org: https://www.cordyline.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=42&Itemid=25
and another from GKH: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ti-plant/growing-ti-plants-outdoors.htm
Hi, I have a Cordyline in my garden than is 20+ feet tall, and has been in the ground for around 18 years. We are looking to move house soon, and rather than see it dug up/chopped down and replaced with a driveway, I would prefer to sell it. Considering its size, do you think it is feasible for something so large and well established to be dug up, and do you think there would be any interest in it? I see a 9ft Cordyline sells for around £270. Any advice greatly appreciated!
It's a beautiful cordyline! A landscaper who had the equipment to dig it up and move it might buy it. I can't see a homeowner undertaking the feat himself. It would be a shame to kill it by digging it up. It may be too old and too tall to try to sell. Good luck!
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/moving-mature-trees.htm