Do red Cordylines like sun or shade?
Do red Cordylines like sun or shade?
For best results grow Cordyline australis ‘Red Star’ in a sunny, well-drained spot away from cold winter winds. Alternatively grow in a large container which you can move indoors in autumn.
How big do red Cordylines grow?
Cordyline australis ‘Red Star’ (Cabbage palm ‘Red Star’) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
How do you take care of a red Cordyline plant?
Outdoor Care
- Make sure the plant has evenly moist soil and partial shade to full sun.
- Provide ti with approximately 1 inch of water every week that it doesn’t rain, as the plant grows naturally in areas with high rainfall.
- Water the plant with a hose or soaker to keep the foliage dry.
Are Red Cordylines Hardy?
Although they have a tropical air, Cordylines can cope with temperatures down to –5oC (20oF), so are hardy in most areas. In very cold regions it is worth tying the leaves up to the stem so that the crown is protected from the worst of the winter weather.
Where is the best place to plant cordyline?
Where to grow cordyline. Grow cordyline as a specimen plant in a lawn or border where its strong vertical shape makes a handsome contrast to other plants. Cordylines with green leaves do best in full sun while those with coloured leaves do best in light shade.
Can cordyline be planted outdoors?
Cordyline varieties can thrive as outdoor plants or houseplants. Flowering is more likely in outdoor varieties, but the houseplant cordyline can occasionally bloom flowers, too.
Can cordyline survive winter?
Cordyline grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 through 12, but some species are only cold hardy to zones 9 or 10 and plants in zone 8 may die back over the winter.
Is cordyline toxic to cats?
Hawaiian ti poisoning in cats is caused by the ingestion of any portion of the Hawaiian ti plant. The Hawaiian ti produces naturally occurring toxins, known as saponins, which cause the feline to develop gastrointestinal upset.
Do cordylines grow in full sun?
Warm and cool temperate cordylines prefer full-sun to part shade. They are adaptable to most soil types, but must have good drainage, and will be tolerant of dry conditions once established.
