How to Care for Cordyline fruticosa

Korean name: 코르딜리네

This plant features long leaves in various colors such as red, pink, and green, creating a tropical atmosphere. It is hardy and easy to care for, making it suitable for beginners.

Key facts

• Category: Foliage plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands
• Growth rate: Slow
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: colored leaves, tropical, interior, various colors

Care Guide

• Light: bright indirect light. Light is important for maintaining color.
• Watering: Water when the top of the soil is dry.
• Soil: well-draining mixed soil
• Humidity: average to high
• Temperature: 16~27°C
• Fertilizer: once a month in spring and summer

Common questions

How often should you water Cordyline fruticosa?

Water when the top of the soil is dry. Roughly every 10 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Cordyline fruticosa?

It likes bright indirect light. Light is important for maintaining color.. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use well-draining mixed soil.

Is Cordyline fruticosa safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Cordyline fruticosa good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 16~27°C. Humidity: average to high. Fertilise once a month in spring and summer.