Good Luck Tree. An attractive foliage plant with broad strap shaped leaves flushed deep red and purple. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers June to July. Fruits August. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Cordyline fruiticosa ‘Firebrand’
An attractive foliage plant with broad strap shaped leaves flushed deep red and purple
Additional information
| Generic | Cordyline |
|---|---|
| Species | fruiticosa |
| Varietry | 'Firebrand' |
| Common Name | Good Luck Tree |
| Flower Colour | white, purple |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Agavaceae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Suckering, Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, purple, red |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | August |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Mist regularly, Keep just moist in winter |
| Border | |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Mealy bugs, Red spider mite, Scale |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Division |
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