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i have a cordyline which looked as if had died, i have left it for some time now and it has shooted near the base. what do i do with the trunk above them.


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  • Question asked on 17 Jul, 2010

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Cut it down as close the base as you can without damaging the new growth and let that grow on.

17 Jul, 2010

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