Zone 7 here...
I have kept my Rojo in the basement for the winter and cut the stalks down the bottom before storing.
Just before I brought it ourside, I mistakenly (I guess) gave it a little water and it sent out some pale leaves (See pic).
Should I cut them back to the bottom again or just put it outside and hope they turn green?
Thanks - Jimmy
If you put the plants outdors those pale leaves will be burnt right away unless you put the plant under heavy shade, I would cut back. I have this plant in the garden and the color is quite dark.
i have mine planted where it receives afternoon shade. the florida sun just burns the new foliage as soon as a leaf unfurls.
It sure needs some shade but the more water you provide the more sun it will take, I am right on the Capricorn tropica and summer sun is no joke here...
Thanks, all...
I am in pretty good ahspe sas far as growing thsi thing form dormancy.
I just don't know whether to cut it back again, with the early start it got??
don't cut the trunk, just trim off the leaves.
