Tiplant
Cordyline fruticosa
- Native to:
- Australia, Bismarck Archipelago, Caroline Is., Fiji, Marianas, Marshall Is., New Guinea, Santa Cruz Is., Solomon Is., Vanuatu, Wallis-Futuna Is.
Dick Culbert (www.flickr.com) from Gibsons, B.C., Canada
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asparagaceae
- Genus:
- Cordyline
- Species:
- Cordyline fruticosa
- USDA Symbol:
- COFR2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Subshrub , Tree
- Height:
- 400 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, white, lavender
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers organic matter-rich environments
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–56 days
- Notes:
- Typically propagated vegetatively via stem cuttings or division rather than seed. Seeds require warm temperatures around 70-80°F for germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI