After about 5 years of looking wonderful my red star leaves grow red then before they actual spray out the whole leaf turns brown...not from the tip but down the whole leaf until the entire leaf is brown but it is still growing
Has anything changed in the care of the plant or in its environment? Consider those first. Then check for insect pests on the leaves. If the plant is in a container it simply may need to be repotted or have the upper part of the soil refreshed. These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ti-plant/red-star-dracaena-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ti-plant/cordyline-plant-varieties.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ti-plant/growing-ti-plants-outdoors.htm
This is for a wedding gift for a Bride from the Philippines. Who has a very large garden on the Surrey/Sussex border. We are looking for something distinctive so it can remind her of home.
How about a Cordyline! There are many species common between the UK and Philippines:
It is about ten feet tall and three feet from the front of the house and blocks out a lot of light.
It shouldn't be a problem. They are common foundation plants.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ti-plant/growing-ti-plants-outdoors.htm
I live in Scotland and would like to know how to protect it from the winter months
Did you mean Cordyline australis "Verde"?
It looks like you are just barely in their growing range. As long as you offer protection by mulching a little extra, or wrapping, lightly, in burlap when the temperatures fall below 2c it should survive the winter with very little damage.
Here is an article that will help you with the care of Cordylines:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ti-plant/red-star-dracaena-care.htm
I'm in WI and my plant is in a south point window for sun. The leaves of the plant are turning yellow. Am I over watering or is this climate to cold? My house temp is always at 66F
It could be overwatering. This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ti-plant/yellowing-ti-plant-leaves.htm
Afternoon, I have a Cordyline australis 'Red Star' which is currently happy and healthy in a pot (2 feet high). I would like to keep it in the pot permanently. Is this possible without any harm coming to the plant and if so, high tall can it grown in the pot? Also, I have just tied the leaves together to protect it from the cold frosty weather. Is this enough to protect it or do I need to cover it completely? Thank you for any assistance.
If winter temperatures get below freezing, I would bring it in for the winter. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ti-plant/red-star-dracaena-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/protecting-plants-winter.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plant-covering-materials.htm
We added soil amendments and mulch. Tried fertilizing it. Tried deep watering and very little watering, but it’s getting worse. We live in Climate zone 9b; landscape designer stated these would do well even in hot conditions.
These plants do better with a little shade in hot climates. Although this plant is drought tolerant, it needs supplemental watering during extreme hot periods. Also avoid watering the leaves. If leaf spots develop, use a fungicide.