Botanical Name: Common Names:
Cordyline fruticosa Rubra Red Cabbage Tree, Cabbage Palm, Good Luck Plant, Palm Lily, Ti Plant,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting, Shrubs Dense, Tufting, Upright
Description:
Cordyline fruticosa Rubra is a striking evergreen plant highly regarded for its colorful and architectural presence. It features large, glossy leaves that display a captivating blend of burgundy, deep red, and purple tones. The foliage forms a rosette shape, and the long, arching leaves add a dramatic touch to the plant's overall appearance. In tropical climates, it may also produce clusters of small, fragrant, pale pink or white flowers. Cordyline Rubra thrives in well-draining soil and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is often used as an accent plant, in containers, or as a focal point in gardens and landscapes, providing a bold splash of color and a touch of tropical flair. Grows to approx. 1-2m H x 60-120cm W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Foliage Feature / Colour, Indoor Plant, Mass Planting, Tropical Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Liliaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Purple, Red
Flower Colour: Cream
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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