Cordyline fruticosa
TI PLANT, IRON PLANT
Asparagaceae-Lomandroideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
5m
Plant habit
 
2.5m

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Origins: Australia, QLD, Tropical Asia, Pacific Islands

Other Botanical Names: Cordyline terminalis

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Cordyline fruticosa
TI PLANT, IRON PLANT
Asparagaceae-Lomandroideae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
5m
Plant habit
 
2.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white or purple

Flowering Time: late spring to late summer

Leaves: dark green

Ornamental Fruit: red berry


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & contemporary designs

Uses: pot, large planter, accents, border, poolside

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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