What is Cordyline?
Cordyline is a palm treated tree that is a member of the Agaveaceae or Agave family. However, there is a debate about this classification and is sometimes located in larger families of Asteliaceae, Dracaaneaceae or Lomandraceae. Cordyline was also once considered to be part of the Liliaceae or Lily family.
There are more than 19 species in the genus. You can find them in many countries, including Asia, Australia and New Zealand. South America, the Norfolk Islands and even the American island in Hawaii are also known to produce trees. Cordyline comes from the Greek word kordyle , which means a club. This applies to the large underground stem of the plant. Sometimes it is referred to as a plant Ti or Hawaiian plant. This plant is valued for its bright and colorful leaves, which can move in color from reddish purple to dark purple and even light green or varied. It produces flowers during spring, which are usually light pink, but can also be seen in other red or even yellow variations.
When selecting cordyline terminalis as an internal plants, it is wise to choose one of the larger size because they are relatively slowly growing. When growing inside, the plant is usually in a height of 4 to 6 feet (1.2-1.8 m) and will have the appearance of a small tropical tree. It is the best in a window where they receive indirect sunlight, but can survive in weak light. However, the colors will not be so fresh and alive.
While this plant has no problem growing inside, it needs very humid air to dry the leaves. Regular fogging of the plant with water in the spray bottle can help, or growers can place a pot on the top of the gravel aposter. A room humidifier or a closed floral window can also give the plant the type of moisture it needs.
If the trees are used in landscaping, they can often reach a height of almost 10 feet (3 m). Unlike smaller internal plants, goose often develops when growing outdoorsthat wooden suitcase. The leaves of the plants grow from 12 to 30 inches (30 to 50 cm) long and 4 to 6 inches (10-15 cm) in width.
Like most other Cordyline species, Cordyline Terminalis prefers a partial shadow in full sun. It has no specific soil requirements, but well in slightly acidic soil, which is well drained. However, it will usually need more water when stopped in full sun. This race is recommended for the zones of the Ministry of Agriculture (USDA) 10 to 12.