Plants in genus cordyline
Cordyline 'Calypso Queen'
Cordyline 'Calypso Queen' is a tropical indoor plant known for its striking deep purple and pink foliage. It thrives in medium to bright indirect light and prefers moist, well-draining soil. This plant can tolerate some drought and benefits from less frequent watering in winter. It is best watered with distilled or rainwater, or tap water left out overnight to avoid mineral buildup.
Cordyline 'Chocolate Queen'
Cordyline 'Chocolate Queen' is a striking plant with long green leaves adorned with purple, brown, and yellow streaks that mature to a deep green. It is versatile, tolerating medium light and suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments. This plant prefers consistent moisture and can add a tropical touch to any setting with its colorful foliage.
Cordyline australis
Cordyline australis is a widely branched monocot tree endemic to New Zealand, growing up to 66 feet tall. It has a stout trunk and sword-like leaves that can reach over 3 feet in length. The tree produces sweetly perfumed flowers and white berries, serving as a food source for native birds. It is hardy, fast-growing, and used by the Māori for food and durable fiber.
Cordyline australis 'Purple Tower'
Cordyline australis 'Purple Tower' is a houseplant known for its narrow reddish bronze foliage that arches from a central stem. It can be grown outdoors in areas where temperatures remain above 15 degrees Fahrenheit. This plant adds a tropical look to gardens.
Cordyline australis 'Red Sensation'
Cordyline australis 'Red Sensation' is a hardy tropical plant with dramatic purple-red foliage. It thrives in bright sun and is reliable in warmer climates, adding a striking visual element to gardens.
Cordyline fruticosa 'Red Sister'
Cordyline fruticosa 'Red Sister' is an evergreen shrub known for its striking foliage, featuring glossy leaves in shades of burgundy, pink, and dark red. This plant grows upright in a clumping habit and can reach heights of 6 to 10 feet. It thrives in partial shade and prefers temperatures between 60 and 80°F. While it is low maintenance, it is important to note that it is toxic if ingested by humans or pets. Suitable for USDA hardiness zones 9 to 12, this plant adds a vibrant touch to any garden or indoor space.
Cordyline fruticosa
Cordyline fruticosa, also known as the 'Cabbage Plant' or 'Good Luck Plant', is recognized for its hot pink leaves and spiraling fan-like growth. It thrives in bright light and high humidity, reaching heights of 9-13 feet. This plant is adaptable to various light conditions and is known for its air-purifying properties.
Cordyline australis 'Southern Splendor'
Cordyline australis 'Southern Splendor' is a subtropical evergreen known for its narrow leaves with coral-pink margins and dark gray-green centers. It may produce white blooms in summer and is hardy in zones 9-11. This plant prefers full sun or partial shade and is rarely damaged by deer, making it a resilient choice for gardens.
Cordyline australis 'Alberti'
Cordyline australis 'Alberti' is a striking perennial with narrow cream and green striped leaves. It features an upright trunk about the diameter of a finger and can grow up to 18 inches tall, dying back to the ground each season. This plant is suitable for both sun and light shade conditions.
Cordyline fruticosa 'Florida Flamingo'
Cordyline fruticosa 'Florida Flamingo', also known as the 'Good Luck Plant', is a tropical plant with striking hot pink leaves. It thrives in bright light and high humidity, making it ideal for indoor or patio settings. This plant is often associated with good fortune and is popular for its vibrant color.
Cordyline australis 'Cha Cha'
Cordyline australis 'Cha Cha' is a striking evergreen plant known for its vibrant foliage in shades of pink, gold, chartreuse, and green. It forms clumps and is perennial in USDA Zones 8 and up, but can be grown as an annual in colder regions. This plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil with moderate watering. Its fine, fibrous root system supports its erect, outreaching leaves, making it an excellent accent plant.
Cordyline australis 'Torbay Dazzler'
Cordyline australis 'Torbay Dazzler' is an evergreen plant with fun, spiky, sword-like leaves that are green and cream with gold margins. It produces fragrant white blooms in summer and is deer resistant, thriving in full sun or partial shade.
Cordyline australis 'Red Star'
Cordyline australis 'Red Star' is a tropical broadleaf evergreen with year-round burgundy foliage and upright sword-like leaves. It grows 8-10 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide, tolerating wet soil, full sun, and part shade. This plant is salt and drought tolerant once established and is hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11.