Dark green new leaves change to deep red-black as the plant grows. Lovely in tropical and warm-climate gardens as a feature plant or in containers. Ideal indoor plant.
DESCRIPTION: New growth starts out green but changes to a dark red to black large leaves. USES: For the tropical garden. As a contrasting plant for a colourful garden and massed together for a splash of colour. PLANTING: Cordylines are surprisingly hardy and worth a go in most protected areas but will prefer full sun to part shade. Plant in a well drained soil, mulch and fertilise when planting. Surprisingly tolerant of dry conditions but growth is restricted in these conditions. CARE: Remove dead foliage and cut back in spring if they get tall. Cutting all foliage off is fine as the plant will regrow from the stem. HEIGHT & WIDTH: 2m H x 1m W. YOUR PLANTS: These plants are tube-stock plants, healthy young plants with new roots that will establish quickly in your garden. The pot size is 80mm high and 42 mm wide
