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Family: Asparagaceae
Genus: Cordyline
(kor-di-LY-nee) Species: rubra (ROO-bruh) Synonym:Charlwoodia rubra Synonym:Cordyline rubra f. violascens Synonym:Cordyline violascens Synonym:Dracaena rubra Synonym:Terminalis rubra
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Category Tropicals and Tender PerennialsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage Grown for foliageEvergreen Smooth Textured Foliage Color UnknownHeight 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)Spacing 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)Hardiness 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 RedBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Summer/Early FallOther 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 From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall Seed Collecting Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |