- Florida red ti cordyline
Botanical name: cordyline fruticosa
Average Size at Maturity: 3 – 16 ft in height and a 6 – 8 ft spread
Hardy zone: zones 9-12
Bloom Time: summer
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 needs: trim diseased or withered leaves as needed
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 Feature: becomes a brighter pink/red color the more it is exposed to sunlight
Water Needs: require more water when first planted. Keep soil constantly damp, but not soaking, for the first growing season. More drought tolerant once established.
Fertilizing needs: use a slow release fertilizer in the spring
