Cordyline fruticosa (Cabbage Tree, Hawaiian Ti Plant.)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusCordyline
Speciesfruticosa
CategoryTropicals
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginEastern Asia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone10 - 12
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1b - H3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height3 - 5 m
Spread0.90 - 2.4 m

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionTall, erect, clump forming shrub with long straps of reddish-purple leaves.
LandscapeCould be used as a patio plant, or in gardens.
PropagationSeeds or well-rooted offsets.
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 DescriptionEvergreen leaves, come in a variety of colours, purple with streaks of hot pink, cream, white, or other shades of purple. Leaves are 30 - 76 cm long.

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