Botanical name is Cordyline fruticosa 'Firebrand'. Belongs to family of Asparagaceae. About origin they say it is from Eastern Asia. USA Hardiness Zone - (10 to 12). It can grow up to a height of 9 to15 feet. Part shade to full shade.
Needs well-drained, moist soils and humidity- spray leaves, place pots on troughs of wet pebbles or grow in bathrooms. Easy to grow indoors, needs bright indirect light. Used in gardens for ornamental foliage. Leaves appear as pinkish red, but mature to deep green, in color.
Fragrant, white to pale lavender flowers appear in panicles (10 to 12” long) in summer and are followed by red berries. Panicle - branched inflorescence ( group/ clusters of flowers).
No serious insect or disease issues. Water requirement is moderate.
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| A beautiful, colorful, broadleaf and evergreen shrub. |
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| Name Cordyline derived from Greek word - "kordyle" meaning club/ stick |
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| Fragrant, white to pale lavender flowers |
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| Flowers in panicles - branched inflorescence |
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| Propagation is through stem sections/ cuttings. |
Please enjoy reading, colorfully reviewing and adopting this cordyline/ club. All photographs have been taken by me at Lahore.
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