Cordyline fruticosa 'Red Sister' (Red Sister Hawaiian Ti Plant, Red Sister Ti Plant, Red Sister Good-Luck Plant, Red Sister Cordyline.)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Cordyline |
| Species | fruticosa |
| Cultivar | 'Red Sister' |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | The species is native to New Guinea and Southeast Asia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10a - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c - H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -1.1 - 4.5 °C |
| Temperature (°F) | 30 - 40 °F |
| Height | 2 - 3 m |
| Spread | 90 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright. |
| Landscape | Houseplant and landscape plant. |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Evergreen broad leaf, pink, then gradually darkening to cherry-red with burgundy-black variegation. |
| Flower Description | Showy, scented, small pink flowers. |
Photographs
Cordyline fruticosa 'Red Sister', form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.