Separating a Cordyline Australis Offshoot

Dividing a Cordyline Australis Basal Shoot

6-7 ft Cordyline with 1-ft top leaves has a 5-6 ft leafy offshoot at base. Can it be separated?

Nick: Sever offshoot cleanly from mother trunk. Trim leaves on division, pot in moist soil, keep shaded. Roots form in time. Mother unharmed.

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