Cordyline terminalis plants respond to foliar sprays and medium drenches of paclobutrazol

Potted Cordyline terminalis L.Prins Alber', a foliage plant, was treated with foliar sprays or growth medium drenches of paclobutrazol for plant growth control. Paclobutrazol effectively reduced shoot length measured 4 months following application, the drench being more effective than the spray. Application of paclobutrazol at 200 ppm by either method gave a desirable compact and marketable product. Drench applications at 1000 ppm promoted side-shoot formation (...)