"Eric" wrote in message
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A cordyline australis in my garden, about 6ft tall, has just bloomed and
below the bloom is a very strong and perfectly formed young plant (itself
about 10ins long) and growing out of the side of the main stem, but not
having any roots, of course.

I would like to separate it to grow on as a new plant and although I have
done a great deal of plant propagation over the years, I really don't know
how to tackle this! Would some kind of layering be the answer, perhaps.

Any helpful suggestions gratefully received.

Eric


I have no personal experience, but apparently the suckers are detached in
March and April then potted up into 4" pots with JI No.2. Then grow on in
the greenhouse at 10-13C for 12mths before potting on or planting out.

Jeff