By Treetop
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Hi folks, the wife and I are having a difference of opinion. I have purchased a Fleece protective cover for my cordyline. I want to leave it on all over winter. The wife keeps taking it off when we are not due a frost, which means it's off then on etcetera. What do you guys/girls think?
- 13 Jan, 2021
Answers
I also agree, only need to fleece in worst weather. Ventilation is important.
14 Jan, 2021
Thanks folks, that's another reason for the wife to say 'I told you so'.
14 Jan, 2021
I also agree ... just tie the leaves together, forming an upright bunch to keep out the wet.
Whoops, we crossed!
14 Jan, 2021
Happy New Year everybody. No, I'm not going there. You work it out, lol!
14 Jan, 2021
Looks as though the husband will have to give way on this one!
14 Jan, 2021
Damn, she's right again. LOL
14 Jan, 2021
Cheer up Treetop, shows you married a good woman...
16 Jan, 2021
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well I am with the wife on this one as I don't particularly like the look of fleeced plants. Also the dry air circulating the cordyline will help reduce any fungal or bacterial infections.
which cordyline is it?
This is the RHS advice link below
https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/popular/cordyline/growing-guide
They don't say to fleece but to tie the fronds up.
13 Jan, 2021