Cordyline Red Sister

Red Sister plants (Cordyline fruticosa “Red Sister”) are a variety of evergreen tropical shrub that belongs to the lily family.

Available in 6″ and 10″ pots

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Description

Common names:
Ti Plant
Cabbage Palm
Cabbage Tree

 

Botanical names:
Cordyline fruticosa Accepted
Cordyline terminalis Synonym

 

General Plant Information
Plant Habit: Shrub
Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 13
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Broadleaf
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: Under 1″
Flower Time: Winter
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Provides winter interest
Edible Parts: Roots
Eating Methods: Cooked
Fermented
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Salt tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Root
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots