Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Compact shrub, able to grow up to 0.5 - 1 m tall. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Variegated leaves with a mixture of purple, green and cream, measuring about 15 - 20 cm long and 5 - 8 cm wide. |
| Etymology | Genus Cordyline is from the Greek word "kordyle" which means "a club" and is referring to the club-shaped roots of the plant. Species fruticosa means shrub-liked habit. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Green, Purple, Silver / Grey |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31098 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 5488 |
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