Monrovia® Bauer's Cordyline is a broadleaf perennial often used as a house plant with long, burgundy sword-like foliage that gracefully arches with age. Develops a slender trunk as it matures with the foliage becoming its crown. Rarely flowers indoors. The best color occurs with bright indirect light and consistently moist well-drained peaty soils. The trunk can reaches 5', while the crown matures at 3-5'.
Type: |
Houseplant |
Light Requirements: |
Bright Indirect Light |
Watering Schedule: |
Water Every 5-7 days. |
Growth Habit: |
Arching |
Bloom Color: |
White |
Soil Type: |
General- Well Draining |
Pet Friendly: |
Yes |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water when the first inch of topsoil is dry to the touch. Lessen watering in winter. Fertilize with low-dose fertilizer 1-2 times a month during the growing season. Too much sun will lead to fading and browning, to much water also browns but the leaves will become soft. Excess water can lead to root rot.
COMPANION PLANTS: Crocosmia, Impatiens, Hosta
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.