Botanical Name: Common Names:
Cordyline petiolaris Broad Leaved Palm Lily,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting, Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Trees Tufting, Upright
Description:
An Australian Cordyline that naturally occurs in the rainforests of New South Wales and south-east Queensland. It has glossy deep green broad leaved foliage with a upright habit. It can reach up to 5m tall. Through Winter and Spring it bears delicate white flowers followed by showy red berries. Needs to be planted in tropical conditions otherwise use as a indoor plant in cooler regions.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Indoor Plant, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Asparagaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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