- 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
