Cordyline Fruticosa (Ruby)
Cordyline Fruticosa (Ruby)
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Cordyline Fruticosa (Ruby) is a compact and eye-catching tropical plant, prized for its vibrant ruby red foliage with flashes of hot pink. Its upright form and bold colour make it a striking feature in garden beds, borders, or decorative pots, adding instant impact to tropical or contemporary garden designs.
Easy to grow and low in maintenance, this evergreen variety thrives in warm, humid conditions and performs best in well-drained soil with regular watering. It can also be grown indoors in a bright, filtered-light position. A great choice for year-round colour and texture.
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Mature height
1–2 metres
Mature width
0.6–1 metre
Spacing
0.8–1 metre
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Glossy ruby red foliage with vibrant pink highlights
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring to summer [September–December] (small pale flowers, grown for foliage)
Sun tolerance
Full sun to partial shade
Maintenance
Low maintenance, remove older leaves as needed and water during dry periods
Root System
Develops a non-invasive, shallow fibrous root system. Roots typically remain within the top 30–40 cm of soil and stay well-contained in pots or garden beds