I've got a multistemmed cordyline in my front garden about 10' tall that grew from a small one Ralph gave me years ago, and last winter one of the stems rotted to the extent that you could just rip it off at the base. Root and stem rot can be caused by the Fusarium pathogen. The Cordyline plant is a genus of 15 species of woody flowering plants from the Aspargaceae family and the subfamily Lomandroideae. Cordyline australis, although widely grown outdoors, is not fully hardy, however more mature specimens have survived winters outdoors in milder regions or urban areas. This can be prevented by tying up the foliage to reduce wind damage and prevent water collecting around growing points and causing rotting. Conifers Posts: 13147 Joined: Sat Jun 20, 2009 2:11 pm Location: Northumbs. b–d Aerial roots in a 5-year-old traumatized plant. All varieties of cordyline can suffer from root rot if they remain too wet for too long. All varieties of cordyline can suffer from root rot if they remain too wet for too long. kitty58. Growth of aerial roots in traumatic conditions: D. draco (a–h) and Cordyline australis (l). Hi, I bought a Cordyline in May and planted it in a very large pot with a pea t free compost and good drainage at the bottom. In areas prone to severe winters, wrap the trunk with layers of fleece and place a 15cm (6in) layer of mulch, such as bark, over the root area. Flax milling reached a peak of production in 1907 (Matheson 2000), but after World War I, yellow leaf disease, caused by the same phytoplasma that has recently infected cabbage trees, led to a decline in production. The most popular variety of Ti plant used as a houseplant is the Cordyline terminalis, though this is frequently mislabeled and sold as Cordyline fruticosa, or Dracaena terminalis. If it is then the rot has probably set in. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place. 21K 291. How to grow cordyline. Arrows in b, c indicate the place from which a half ring of the tissues was removed. Firm the potting mixture firmly around the stem so the cutting will remain upright. By mid summer I had a new one sprouting and it's still going strong now, so there is hope Beth. Join the RHS today and get 12 months for the price of 9. Growing guide. In frost-prone areas tender yucca species can be grown in a cool greenhouse or conservatory. Cordylines are reliable, hard-working plants from the tropics and subtropics and today are grown all round the world in warm-temperate to equatorial climates. Avoid watering the stem itself and direct the water at the root area. Allow plants to almost dry out before watering so that the roots are not sitting in wet soil. Everything you need to know about choosing the right cordyline for you. The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. Birds nesting in the crown I guess has not helped! If that is the case and if it were mine , i would cut the trunk low enough to get to solid trunk and then keep it somewhere dry and wait for it to reshoot. As they grow, the lower leaves will fall and the plant will look like a ‘stately palm tree’. Follow us. Although frost hardy, young cordyline plants, and also coloured varieties, are more prone to cold damage. In time, you may get new shoots. Discover cordyline. Warm-climate varieties of cordyline may be attacked by grasshoppers, and cooler-climate varieties can be troubled by snails or slugs. Fusarium: Avoid overhead watering.Apply a fungicide to protect healthy plants. This can be avoided by ensuring drainage is good. Hardier yucca like Yucca gloriosa and Y. filamentosa require full sun and any well drained soil. Supplied complete with a pair of decorative vertical stripe urns. Lower Cordyline leaves need removing as the plant grows and this creates the trunk of the plant. In areas prone to severe winters, wrap the trunk with layers of fleece and place a 15cm (6in) layer of mulch, such as bark, over the root area. McKenzie et al—Fungi on Cordyline and Phormium 121 was exported or used locally to produce ropes and twines. It is a warm-season plant that can be grown indoors but, because it eventually reaches 15 feet tall, it is also an outdoor plant. Also known as the shoestring disease, armillaria root rot affects the roots and trunk of giant dracaena. 21K 291. Fusarium Stem and Root Rot: Lower leaves yellow and wilt. Cordyline. Lovely swirls of leaves fan out from the trunk, adding a beautiful symmetrical and architectural look. Outdoor Cordylines are generally hardy and can usually survive harsh frosts and snow, although younger plants and coloured foliage may be at more risk of damage. The plant is allowing the leaves between the stems to die as they interfere with one another (or so I was told). Mine is over half covered in sickly yellow leaves that reach three quarters of the way up the plant where the two stems are next to each other. Root rot. It’s thrived all summer but now I’ve noticed the trunk is very wet and appears to have a white fungus on it (see photos) I’m desperately hoping it’s not rotting! Dates when the photos were taken are also shown. Outdoor planting. The tree starts out with a subterranean trunk … kitty58. Champion Tree. Discard infected plants. Add 20-30 percent by volume of extra grit to John Innes No 2 for good drainage. The one in the picture is nice. Re: Cordyline - Orange goo strikes! Supplied as pair of plants approx. Cordyline. Armillaria Root Rot. Cordyline plants are woody-stemmed shrubs that are grown for their attractive evergreen foliage. Regards, Nick Maclaren. £29.99. In areas prone to severe winters, wrap the trunk with layers of fleece and place a 15cm (6in) layer of mulch, such as bark, over the root area. Cordyline slime flux I have lost ALL of my thyme this year, though it is very hardy against frost as such. This can be avoided by ensuring drainage is good. Don't allow the leaves to touch the soil, as doing so may cause the stem to rot. Container cultivation. a Large aerial roots growing above the trunk’s base from the side close to a concrete slab (an arrow). This can be prevented by tying up the foliage to reduce wind damage and prevent water collecting around growing points and causing rotting. Re: Is my cordyline tree dead ? Cuttings can die but, if they are recut to remove the rot, they will sometimes root. Cordyline cuttings are susceptible to two types of blight that result in stem rot, and mushy and slimy leaf spots. Top. 80-90cm tall (inc pot), ready to plant out now. It comes from the western Pacific Ocean region, New Zealand, eastern Australia, southeastern Asia and Polynesia, and … Roots are brown. Join now. Place in full light, And then, wait. I am inclined to leave well alone any advice appreciated :-) Discover cordyline. The cordyline flowers every year and has a profuse healthy growth. however the top of the trunk has crumbling dry rot.the plant is sturdy I have allowed ivy to engulf the stem in case it dies then will have an ivy covered stump. Dip the cut end of the Cordyline australis cutting in powdered rooting hormone, then plant the cutting in the potting mixture. This is often caused by excessive watering or poor drainage. Tan spots form on the stem at the soil line and may b covered with powdery, yellowish spores. Messages: 3 Likes Received: 0 Location: Eugene. Larger forms gradually loose the lower leaves to expose a trunk. Cordyline australis, commonly known as the cabbage tree or cabbage-palm, is a widely branched monocot tree endemic to New Zealand.. This cordyline will be cut back in a few months because it has grown too tall for its position. Plants like bay, that will regrow from deep roots, are very different. It grows up to 20 metres (66 feet) tall with a stout trunk and sword-like leaves, which are clustered at the tips of the branches and can be up to 1 metre (3 feet 3 inches) long. Yes I agree, but the picture isn't of my cordyline it's just one I found on the net. Cordyline australis is also commonly called the cabbage palm or giant dracaena. Cover the pot loosely with a clear plastic bag to maintain a moist atmosphere for the cutting. Product options: 2 x Potted Cordyline with 2 x Decorative Urns. Get involved. Cordyline Plant Care Indoors is not overly demanding and with the right tips, you can have them thriving in your home or office in no time. but what often sees such plants off in the UK is the rot that so often follows frost damage. Because I used a compost throughout is there a drainage problem? Timely gardening advice from Crocus.co.uk - Cordyline. For winter, outdoor Cordylines need tying up to prevent wind damage and stop the roots from rotting. Tender species make good house or conservatory plants. Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by zaridu, Sep 20, 2009. zaridu Member. Would make a nice low branching specimen then. Warm-climate varieties of cordyline may be attacked by grasshoppers, and cooler-climate varieties can be troubled by snails or slugs. The thin, sharp leaves are often coloured green, bronze, red-orange and purple. There are no chemical controls, and it's best to destroy diseased cuttings. Cordyline australis has become a choice and popular plant for coastal and city planting, thanks to its exotic, palm-like appearance and attractive foliage in shades of green, bronze and purple. Planting Advice for your Cordyline 'Torbay Dazzler': ... prevented by tying up the foliage to reduce wind damage and prevent water collecting around growing points and causing rotting. Feel all the way down the trunk, and if it becomes firmer nearer the base, then cut away all the rotting tissue above that. Cordyline plants, commonly known as Ti plants, are often confused with Dracaena plants, as both types of plant are sometimes labeled and sold as Ti plants. Cut off any dead leaves at the bottom, and that is what forms the trunk. Planting Advice for your Cordyline 'Pink Passion': ... prevented by tying up the foliage to reduce wind damage and prevent water collecting around growing points and causing rotting. Dracaena trunk rot... help! Young plants are often used in bedding and container displays. The newly rooted plants will usually develop new symptoms of blight, including black, water-soaked roots. Cordylines are tufted evergreen shrubs that originate from Southeast Asia and the Pacific rim, where they mature to form awkwardly shaped stubby trees with tufts of spiky leaves that resemble huge pineapple tops at the end of each branch. Item: 200565.