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I have a cordyline that is 15 years old it looks like it is dying it is at least 5metres high.Can i save it without chopping it?


On plant Cordyline australis

  • Question asked on 15 Jul, 2010

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bamboo
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Think I'd wait and see what happens - it may well produce new shoots from the base, depending what's caused the problem. If it does, that's the time to chop it down.

15 Jul, 2010

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