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Cordyline fruticosa (L.) A. Chev. is an upright shrub in the family Asparagaceae, belonging to the genus Musa. The stem sometimes branches slightly; Leaves oblong or oblong lanceolate, green or purplish red in color, petiole with grooves, base wide, embracing stem; At the base of the lateral branches of the inflorescence, there are large bracts, and the flowers are light red, blue purple, or yellow. The peduncle is often very short, and the lower part of the outer corolla is tightly attached to the inner corolla to form a corolla tube. When the upper part is in full bloom, it bends or folds outward. The stamens are located at the throat of the tube, slightly shorter than the corolla, and the style is slender; The flowering period is from November to March of the following year, and the fruiting period is from January to April.
Cordyline fruticosa is native to tropical islands in the Pacific Ocean and is now widely cultivated in tropical regions around the world, including warm areas in southern China. It is also widely used as an indoor potted plant in various regions.
Cordyline fruticosa prefers warm and humid environments and requires well drained sandy loam soil. The propagation methods include cutting, pressing, and sowing.
Cordyline fruticosa has a beautiful plant shape, gorgeous and elegant colors, and is more commonly cultivated in gardens. It is a foliage plant with good ornamental value.
Cordyline fruticosa (L.) A. Chev. is an upright shrub in the family Asparagaceae, belonging to the genus Musa. The stem sometimes branches slightly; Leaves oblong or oblong lanceolate, green or purplish red in color, petiole with grooves, base wide, embracing stem; At the base of the lateral branches of the inflorescence, there are large bracts, and the flowers are light red, blue purple, or yellow. The peduncle is often very short, and the lower part of the outer corolla is tightly attached to the inner corolla to form a corolla tube. When the upper part is in full bloom, it bends or folds outward. The stamens are located at the throat of the tube, slightly shorter than the corolla, and the style is slender; The flowering period is from November to March of the following year, and the fruiting period is from January to April.
Cordyline fruticosa is native to tropical islands in the Pacific Ocean and is now widely cultivated in tropical regions around the world, including warm areas in southern China. It is also widely used as an indoor potted plant in various regions.
Cordyline fruticosa prefers warm and humid environments and requires well drained sandy loam soil. The propagation methods include cutting, pressing, and sowing.
Cordyline fruticosa has a beautiful plant shape, gorgeous and elegant colors, and is more commonly cultivated in gardens. It is a foliage plant with good ornamental value.