Cordyline fruticosa 'Ramena White' (Ramena White Hawaiian Ti plant, Ramena White Good Luck Plant, Ramena White Palm Lily, Cabbage Tree.)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusCordyline
Speciesfruticosa
Cultivar'Ramena White'
CategoryTropicals, Woody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginThe species is native to New Guinea and Southeast Asia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9 - 12
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1b - H4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height0.6 m - 3 m

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright.
LandscapeLandscape or potted plant.
PropagationBy stem cuttings, division, air layering, tip cuttings, cane cuttings.
CultivationIndoors lightly fertilize with a liquid 20-20-20 fertilizer 1/2 strength. Outdoors, apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in the spring. Handles dry and poor soil conditions but prefers a good, rich well-drained soil inside or out.
PestsLeaf spots, bacterial soft rot, root rots, mealybugs, scales, spider mites, Brown leaf margins indicate dry air or fluoride excess, leaf spots from wet foliage.
Notable SpecimensHarry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionGlossy green to reddish purple, white, or yellow.
Flower DescriptionRed or yellowish flowers that are sweetly fragrant.

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