'Red Sister' Cabbage Palm

Cordyline fruticosa

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Overview

The Cordyline fruticosa 'Red Sister' is a bold tropical foliage plant with broad leaves flushed in hot pink, burgundy, and green. It grows upright to about 36-48 inches tall and wide, forming a lush, multi-stemmed clump. Best in part sun to sun with well-drained soil and average moisture, it shines in containers or warm-climate landscapes. Hardy in USDA Zones 9-11.

Water Medium

'Red Sister' Cabbage Palm (Cordyline fruticosa) — The Cordyline fruticosa 'Red Sister' is a bold tropical foliage plant with broad leaves flushed in hot pink

Culture

Water: Medium

Shape & size

Mature height: 3–4 Ft.
Mature width: 3–4 Ft.

Classification

Family: Asparagaceae

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'Red Sister' Cabbage Palm (Cordyline fruticosa) — The Cordyline fruticosa 'Red Sister' is a bold tropical foliage plant with broad leaves flushed in hot pink

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