Height:

18.0-24.0 Inches

Spread:

12.0-18.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

10,11

Foliage Color:

Red shades Variegated

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic Formal Modern

Other Features:

Container Easy To Grow Attractive Foliage

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Cordylines are rather easy to grow in any full sun to partial shade location in well-drained soil with average moisture.  They are moderate feeders, requiring an average amount of fertilizer during the growing season. This plant is easy to propagate by stem cuttings.  It is not salt tolerant. 

Cordylines are minimally cold tolerant, surviving winters only in zone 10 and warmer.  It may be overwintered indoors and grown as a houseplant in colder zones. Trim back any ragged foliage in spring.

Growing Temperature:

65-75° F

Holding Temperature:

55-65° F

Soil PH:

5.5-6.5

EC (What is EC?):

1.25-2.0

Fertility:

sensitive to salts, especially fluoride

Pests & Diseases:

Most common disease issues are fungal leaf spots, and crown or root rot. Preventative fungal sprays and/or drenches are recommended. Common pests are fungus gnats, mealybugs, mites, scale, and thrips.

Moisture:

average moisture needs

Planting Level:

plant even with soil line

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