Tropicals – Sherbert Cordyline

Botanical name: cordyline fruticosa ‘sherbert’

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: cordyline fruticosa ‘sherbert’

Hardy zone: zones 10-11

Foliage color: green/yellow/pink/red/white

Growth rate: grows half of a ft – 1 ft per year

Pruning instructions: trim deceased 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: best used as a container plant

Light needs: 5-6 hours of sun per day

Special features: variegated leaves

Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : use 20-20-20 in the early spring

Best time to plant: spring or summer

Best type of soil: loam or sand

Companion plants: daylilies, canna lilies, dahlias

Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested

Invasive species: no