u/Downtown_Zombie_1760

hi! i just got this red sister (?) cordyline fructicosa today at lowe’s

this one was on clearance because of a few browning leaves, split ends (and etc)

im a little concerned about the browning circles in the middle of the plant tho, is it a watering issue from the store? when i researched online it said it was potentially fluoride levels in water
should i cut off all of the browning/splitting ends or just take off the leaves entirely (i know how to safely take them off)
but some of the leaves towards the center are browning too a little bit so i was debating if i should just leave them alone in general

i’m in zone 9b in california and im pretty new to plants; i plan on letting it get morning sun and afternoon shade the rest of the day
i was gonna wait on potentially repotting w new soil until it’s adapted more to its new space

any tips abt the leaves would be greatly appreciated, thank you :)

hi! i just got this red sister (?) cordyline fructicosa today at lowe’s bc i’ve been hunting for one for a long time now

this one was on clearance because of a few browning leaves, split ends (and etc), and i was wondering on tips on how to take care of it?

i’m in zone 9b in california and im pretty new to plants
i plan to keep it outside all of the summer here and it can get REALLY hot and sunny but
i plan on letting it get morning sun and afternoon shade the rest of the day
i was gonna wait on potentially repotting w new soil until it’s adapted more to its new space

im a little concerned about the browning circles in the middle of the plant, is it a watering issue from the store? when i researched online it said it was potentially fluoride levels in water—what should i do about them?
should i cut off all of the browning/splitting ends or just take off the leaves entirely (i know how to safely take them off)
but some of the leaves towards the center are browning too a little bit so i was debating if i should just leave them alone in general

besides that i was just in general wondering on some tips on how to make it thrive and flourish?
any tips would be greatly appreciated, thank you :)