Cordyline rubra (Red-fruited palm lily)

Cultivation

Under glass or indoors, grow in loam-less or loam-based compost in full light. In growth, water moderately & feed monthly, sparingly in winter. In frost-free areas, grow outdoors in fertile, moist but well-drained or well-drained, preferably alkaline to neutral soil in sun or partial shade. Drought tolerant once established but performs better with regular moisture.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Architectural, Coastal, Mediterranean, Sub-Tropical, City, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Roof terrace, Wallside and trellises

UK hardiness

H2

USDA zones

Zone 10, Zone 11, Zone 12

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Inappropriate
South Coastal = High
South Inland = Inappropriate
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Erect

Native to

Eastern Australia

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic