Family: Asparagaceae
Genus: Cordyline
(kor-di-LY-nee) Species: fruticosa (froo-tih-KOH-suh) Cultivar: Tricolor Synonym:Asparagus terminalis Synonym:Convallaria fruticosa Synonym:Cordyline terminalis Synonym:Dracaena terminalis Synonym:Terminalis fruticosa
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Category Tropicals and Tender PerennialsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Light Shade Foliage Grown for foliageEvergreen Foliage Color UnknownHeight 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)Spacing 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow Can be grown as an annualSuitable for growing in containers Danger N/ABloom Color Cream/TanBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SummerOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)From softwood cuttings By air layering Seed Collecting N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed |