Just bought a 'red fountain' which is a dwarf, clump - forming cordyline. can you take a cutting? if so how?

Answer 1

Yes, you can propagate by rooting a cutting. Take a 6 to 8 inch cutting from the new growth, Strip off all the leaves except the top few. Dip the cutting in rooting hormone (available at your home/garden store or on line) Place the cutting in a pot of 1/2 sand-1/2 potting soil. After watering it place plant and pot in a clear plastic bag with some sticks to keep the plastic off of your cutting. Place in a warm location out of direct sunlight. It should root enough to be transplanted in 3 to 4 weeks. If you have enough plant material available I would make several cuttings to improve chances of success. Make your neighbor's day by giving her one of your extra plants if you wind up with more than you need.

Answer 2

Dwarf Cordyline

Answer 3

Yes you could if it is a clump forming variety. Cut it into three or four sections and water into new pot and soil with a transplant starting solution of some sort. Just be sure you get a nice chunk of viable roots in your new pots.

Answer 4

Sure. Take it out of the pot. Use a sharp knife and cut through the roots making 2 to 4 pieces and repot. Give it a nice drink of root stimulator (Fertilome makes a great stim.) or mild solution of fertilizer (1/2 teaspoon MiracleGro per gallon of water.)