Bauer's Cordyline
Cordyline 'Baueri'
Pronunciation: kor-di-LI-ne
SKU #03172
| Description | A slender trunk topped by a striking, five-foot-wide crown holding clusters of rich, burgundy-red, sword-like leaves. Heat and drought tolerant when established in the landscape. A superb specimen plant for the landscape or patio containers. Evergreen in frost-free climates; treat as a summer annual or houseplant in cold winter regions. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Water when soil surface is dry. |
| Blooms | Occasionally in early summer. |
| Mature Size | Forms slender 5 ft. trunk topped with 3 to 5 ft. wide crown of foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Landscape Use | Container, Houseplant, Poolside |
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| Design Ideas | With its bronze-tinted foliage, this Dracaena looks dramatic set against very light-colored surfaces such as stucco or even concrete. It is a suitable alternative to palms in narrow spaces between buildings or tucked into corners. Usually planted as a specimen or small grove under night lighting or poolside. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Burgundy |
| Companion Plants | Bush Daisy (Euryops); False Heather (Cuphea); Lantana (Lantana); Verbena (Verbena); Canna (Canna) |
| Care | Thrives in average to enriched, well-drained soils. Water regularly during first growing season to develop an extensive root system. Once established in landscape reduce frequency; water container plants when soil surface becomes dry. Apply a controlled release fertilizer in spring. Prune spent foliage as new leaves emerge. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: ALL
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Grow Indoors in All Zones
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