TreeHugger Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Hi; we are currently house-sitting in Mandurah. There are several plants in large pots out on patio. One is not doing too well with one part already losing its leaves. There is a pic of the plant attached. It is is sun for most the morning. We are watering regularly but I am nots sure if it is getting enough water or too much. There are also some weird (kind of phallic) yellow growths at the base of the plant. Any advice on how we can make sure it will survive greatly appreciated. Also, there is a small palm tree with some new growth at the base. Can these be chopped off and planted to form a new plant. Cheers all... Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 I think you may be watering too much. It has been incredibly hot lately so try putting the pots out of the direct afternoon sun. The little yellow things are fungi, which also suggests too much water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfie Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Agree too much water. Your being too kind to them But would suggest you remove the dead growth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Agree too much water. Your being too kind to them But would suggest you remove the dead growth Definitely! Easily removed by gently peeling away from the stem. Other peoples plants and pets - the most stressful things about house sitting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annjean Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 I am pretty sure you can cut the new growth off and plant it, I do it with a similar plant. good luck with the others they do not look too well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sueperb Posted May 20, 2015 Report Share Posted May 20, 2015 Hi, This is a Cordiline grass plant. The roots are rotting with too much water and the leaves have been sunburnt. You need to re pot it in a well drained pot with a more sandy soil and move it away from direct sunlight. Bunnings or a garden centre can also give advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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