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  • Answered by
    drtreelove on
    November 10, 2018
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    In your climate, "the best time to prune is when your saw is sharp", as the saying goes. It's good to do reduction pruning before top heavy breakage and a wind event does it for you.

    But another consideration is that plant metabolism slows down somewhat now until early spring, so growth response will be slower, therefore you may have to live with looking at the stubbed cuts for a longer period of time. If you wait for spring and the flush of growth that will occur right after pruning, you will get a more immediate response.

    The rule of thumb for Best Management Practices is to prune no more than 25% of foliage from each plant in a one year period.

    Water thoroughly before and after pruning if not during rainy season. Fertilizing will help stimulate new growth.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    February 2, 2019
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    It would help to have them under fluorescent lighting, and to have them under a humidity dome. Adding honey to the next watering can also help to stimulate some new growth. Can you include a picture to help?

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    February 2, 2019
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    I would make sure to cover it with burlap, canvas, or a sheet on the cold nights like that. They can't tolerate temps. below 50 degrees F. I would not trim until warmer temps. return, but if it remains below 50 for too long, then the plant will die completely.

    Here is an article for more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ti-plant/growing-hawaiian-ti-plant-indoors.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    May 28, 2019
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    Can you include a photo? This sounds a bit like a few things.

    Powdery mildew can appear as described, as could salt damage from chloroamine buildup among other salts present. These solids will not evaporate.

    Downy mildew could be the culprit too, but this one may be more detrimental to your plant. A photo will help me to pin this down.

    In the meantime, this article will help you with the proper care of these plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ti-plant/growing-hawaiian-ti-plant-indoors.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    December 23, 2019
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    Yes, it is listed as toxic to most housepets, but only mildly.

    If you see your cat eating vegetation, you may want to consider having the diet checked, as this can indicate deficiencies, or other health issues. They shouldn't have much interest in the plant, otherwise.

    This article will help you to care for Cordyline: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ti-plant/growing-ti-plants-outdoors.htm

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    GKH_Susan on
    February 2, 2020
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    Not outside. They are hardy only in zones 10-12. But you can grow it in a pot outside during the summer and bring it indoors for the winter.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ti-plant/growing-ti-plants-outdoors.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    May 19, 2020
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    It is less of a disease, and more of an insect infestation. Since you can't kill all of them on this planet, you will need to protect your plants from them constantly. Stop prevention, and they will return.

    Here are some articles that will help:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/whitefly-control.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ti-plant/growing-hawaiian-ti-plant-indoors.htm

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