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Cordyline damaged leafs

Tiny01Tiny01 Posts: 72
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Hi all ... 

I Purchased a couple of these today but noticed a few of the leafs  are damaged ( bit brown & droopy lol ! ) 
should I just leave them alone or would it be ok for me to cut them off just below the damaged part , I’d prefer the later as the wonky droopy leafs are not good for my ocd ha ha

Any any appreciated 👍



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  • yorkshireroseyorkshirerose Posts: 574
    You can cut off the brown tips, they tend to die back a bit at the end of summer and remove lower leaves if required.
    However as Winter is approaching it would be wise to protect the whole plant with horticultural fleece if it cannot be moved in to a greenhouse. Cordylines are susceptible to damage in low temperatures.

    If you are in any doubt about the brown leaves, why not return to the place where you purchased it. A good plant sales outlet should have staff who can help.
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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 53,924
    I can't see anything wrong with it. Perfectly normal  for evergreens of any kind to drop leaves, and Cordylines shed them as the trunk grows. Just remove the old, dead/dying ones carefully to keep the plant tidy.
    If you're in a milder part of the country there's no need to protect it. Wet cold is more of an issue for them than dry cold or frost. If it's going to be well below zero for a prolonged spell, you can fleece it, but as long as it's in the correct medium, ie light, well drained soil, it should be fine. As it's in a raised bed, that will also help.  :)
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    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Tiny01Tiny01 Posts: 72
    Thanks for the reply’s , it’s not so much the brown tips that were concerning me , there’s a couple of leaves that are broke in the middle of them , would it harm if I was to cut them off or just leave them alone ? 
    Living in the south east & a very sheltered garden hopefully won’t be to affected by the weather but will get some fleece just in case we have a prolonged cold spell 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 53,924
    Just cut off any damaged ones right back at the main trunk. It won't harm the plant in any way.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Tiny01Tiny01 Posts: 72
    Fairygirl said:
    Just cut off any damaged ones right back at the main trunk. It won't harm the plant in any way.  :)
    Ah cool thanks Fairygirl I’ll do just that then :) 
  • vickyhogan1vickyhogan1 Posts: 1
    Could someone help me with a some advice for my cordylines? We came back from a Christmas break and the bottoms of some have wilted and some of the taller leaves have too.  I don’t know what to do for the best to rescue them?! 
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,000
    edited 12 January
    @vickyhogan1 Hi I have just helped someone else on another thread re this problem.
    Please come back if you need more help. Welcome to the forum. It is the one regarding Yuccas.
    RETIRED GARDENER, SOUTH NOTTS.
    Building a garden is very personal. It's not quite the same as installing a boiler.
    James Alexander Sinclair 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 53,924
    I'd just remove all the dead lower foliage @vickyhogan1 . That's how they naturally grow anyway - old, lower stuff dies off and they then grow with a single trunk. As long as they have really good drainage, and are hardy enough where you live, they should come away again   :)

    Take a look at what @GardenerSuze has said too though. I've not looked on that thread. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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