Frequently asked questions, FAQ

Is the Cordyline hardy?

The cordyline can tolerate cold up to a wind chill (so depending on how much wind there is) of 15 degrees below zero. Below that it should be protected.

How to Protect a Cordyline from Frost / Wintering

When the cold gets below -15 degrees, protection is necessary for the survival of a Cordyline. You do this by wrapping fleece (a good breathable thin cloth) around the leafy canopy to block the wind. If the Cordyline is in the open ground, this does not require protection for the root ball. But if it is in an uninsulated pot, then the root ball also needs to be protected. You do this by wrapping bubble wrap (or other insulating material) around the pot. So that the wind no longer has any influence through the rim of the pot.

When to water the Cordyline?

When the Cordyline is outside it needs very little water during the winters, almost none. But during the hot days of summer, it should be watered every day, sometimes 2x on the very hottest days. In between, it can be once every 2-4 days, depending on the temperature. You can feel this in the soil. If the soil is fairly moist, then the Cordyline still has enough water.

What kind of soil does the Cordyline want?

A Cordyline likes good nutrient soil. For example, you can pamper the root ball with a bag of Florentus Mediterranean Nutrient Soil, specially designed for Mediterranean plants like the Cordyline.

How to prune / cut a Cordyline?

For a Cordyline, it is a possibility that leaves will become barren and die. You can simply cut these off close to the core, or cut them off from the point the leaf becomes barren. The Cordyline will not suffer from this.

When to put the Cordyline inside?

The Cordyline can withstand the hot sun well, so in summer it doesn't need to go inside. It can also stand rain well, so in the fall and spring and rainy days of summer, it doesn't need to go inside either. But, at -15 freezing temperatures (so really by exception in the Netherlands) he gets a hard time. Then he needs to be protected, or taken to a warmer place.

Are Cordylines toxic to cats / dogs ?

Cordylines contain toxins that cannot be ingested by dogs or cats.

Where to buy a Cordyline?

We have a very simple answer to this question. Teeninga Palms is a specialist in hardy Mediterranean plants and trees, offering them at the lowest price and highest quality, so the choice is easy!