- Florida red ti cordyline
Botanical name: cordyline fruticosa
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: 3 – 16 ft in height and a 6 – 8 ft spread
Bloom time: summer
Hardy zone: zones 9-12
Flower color: white/pink/red
Foliage color: green/red/purple
Growth rate: takes about 5 years to exceed 6 ft, takes about 20 years to fully mature
Pruning instructions: trim diseased or withered leaves as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: year round color in a garden bed or a pot, good for boarders
Light needs: 5 – 6 hours of sun a day
Special features: becomes a brighter pink/red color the more it is exposed to sunlight
Watering instructions: require more water when first planted. Keep soil constantly damp, but not soaking, for the first growing season. More drought tolerant once established.
Fertilizing instructions : use a slow release fertilizer in the spring
Best time to plant: spring or summer
Best type of soil: loam or sand
Companion plants: daylilies, canna lilies, coneflowers
Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested
Invasive species: no
