Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter months when growth slows down.
Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogged conditions.
Also known as Palm Lily · Red-Fruited Palm Lily
Cordyline rubra is a striking evergreen shrub with lance-shaped, deep red to bronze leaves and sprays of small, fragrant, white to pink flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright Indirect Light
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light. Can tolerate some direct morning sun but avoid harsh afternoon sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average Room Temperature
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C. Avoid extreme fluctuations and cold drafts.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter months when growth slows down.
Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogged conditions.
Prune to maintain desired shape and size, or to remove any dead, damaged, or leggy stems. This can be done at any time of year but is best done in spring.
Pruning encourages bushier growth and can rejuvenate older plants.
Propagate from stem cuttings, typically 10-15 cm long, taken in spring or summer. Remove lower leaves and insert into a well-draining potting mix. Keep moist and warm until roots develop, which usually takes 4-8 weeks.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a peat-based compost with added perlite. Repot in spring.
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Where Cordyline Rubra (Cordyline rubra) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Cordyline |
| Species | Cordyline rubra |
Similar in genus Cordyline
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