Cordyline forbesii

Cordyline forbesii

Native to:
New Guinea

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asparagaceae
Genus:
Cordyline
Species:
Cordyline forbesii

Growth Characteristics

Height:
600 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
white, cream
Evergreen Shrub:
Yes
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, insects
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–60 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures. Fresh seed germinates better than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI