ID please!

dbrookf

I have always thought this plant which I have had for nearly 30 years is a Yucca however certain people disagree! Any thoughts please?

https://i.postimg.cc/9Qrj6cwf/C24-CB55-E-14-DB-43-E3-8793-01-D7-D05-F96-CD.jpg

DaftyDuck

It's a Cordyline!

Davesnave

DaftyDuck wrote: »

It's a Cordyline!

And it might be happier outdoors, though not just at the moment!


Without wishing to be rude, I like the finger bowl more.

dbrookf

It’s been indoors since 1989! I’m very confused.... a better photo below.... inside or out? Some people tell me it’s a dragon tree.... Help!!

coffeehound

A bigger pot would help it

dbrookf

coffeehound wrote: »

A bigger pot would help it

Yes, I want to cut the top off and replant.... ok to do at this time of year?

Justagardener

What colour are the roots?...yellowy orange dracaena, White cordyline. Either can be cut back to whatever height you want. Not outsude until the summer likes high humidy so bathroom rather than dry living areas

dbrookf

Justagardener wrote: »

What colour are the roots?...yellowy orange dracaena, White cordyline. Either can be cut back to whatever height you want. Not outsude until the summer likes high humidy so bathroom rather than dry living areas

Not yucca then??!

Justagardener

Not yucca then??!

Ha! ...possibly! at the very base it looks like the bark of yucca is forming and yuccas have sharp points to the leaves or edges along the leaves. Were they sharp before they went brown?

dbrookf

Justagardener wrote: »

Ha! ...possibly! at the very base it looks like the bark of yucca is forming and yuccas have sharp points to the leaves or edges along the leaves. Were they sharp before they went brown?

Yes very sharp!

Justagardener

Stumped now:rotfl: but with the evidence, putting my money on a yucca But will bow to Dave or Dafty's better knowledge!