Even if the botanical name suggests it, the Cordyline australis does not come from Australia but from New Zealand. In its homeland it can grow up to twelve meters high. However, it does not reach this size when cared for in a bucket. How to care for Cordyline australis.
How do you properly care for Cordyline australis?
Cordyline australis requires daily watering in summer, occasional watering in winter, low-lime or rainwater, fertilizer every two weeks when growing, repotting every two to three years and a bright, cool location in winter. Direct sunlight is tolerated, regular insect control is recommended.
How do you water Cordyline australis correctly?
- Water daily in summer
- water occasionally in winter
- use warmed water
- Use low-lime water or rainwater
- increase humidity by spraying in summer
The root ball must never dry out completely. Water regularly. You must pour off excess irrigation water immediately, otherwise there is a risk of root rot.
Does Cordyline australis need regular fertilizer?
The nutrient requirement is higher in summer than in winter. Fertilize at least every two weeks during the growing season with a commercially available liquid fertilizer (€9.00 on Amazon).
If the plant was repotted in spring, it will only need additional nutrients after two months.
Do you need to prune club lilies?
Cutting is not absolutely necessary. If you want to shape Cordyline australis, use scissors in spring. Maintaining the interface, new shoots often form, creating a multi-shoot potted plant.
When does it need to be repotted?
Every two to three years, the Cordyline australis should be transplanted into a larger pot with fresh soil in spring.
What diseases and pests can occur?
Diseases occur rarely. If the moisture is too high, the roots will rot.
Aphids and scale insects visit Cordyline australis when the humidity is too low. Inspect the plant regularly and make sure the air is not too dry.
How is Cordyline australis overwintered?
Cordyline australis is a cold house club lily that is not hardy. In summer it can be left outside on the terrace or balcony. If the temperatures fall below eight degrees, the club lily has to move to winter quarters.
There it overwinters in a bright, bright location between eight and twelve degrees. From April onwards she will slowly get used to the fresh air and sun again.
Tip
Unlike other club lilies, Cordyline australis tolerates direct sunlight quite well. C. terminalis, fruticosa and indivisia, on the other hand, have to be very bright, but develop their magnificent colors better in partial shade.
