Blue Dracaena Palm

Name: Blue Dracaena Palm
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 03170

Cordyline indivisa

Pronunciation: kor-di-LI-ne in-di-VI-za

SKU #03170

USDA Zone

9-10

Good to Grow...indoors:

OVERVIEW
Description	Dense crowns of slender, arching, sword-like leaves on this palm-like plant with a dramatic tropical appearance. Large, branched, creamy white panicles top the foliage in spring. A great choice for containers, often used in tubs with other plants. Thrives in seacoast exposure, with shelter from harsh winds. Evergreen.
Light	Full sun, Partial sun
Watering	Water when soil surface is dry.
Blooms	Late Spring
Mature Size	Grows 20 to 25 ft. tall, 8 to 10 ft. wide; smaller when container grown.

DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen	Evergreen
Special Features	Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise
Growth Rate	Moderate
Growth Habit	Upright
Flower Attributes	Fragrant, Showy Flowers

STYLE
Landscape Use	Border, Container, Houseplant, Poolside
Design Ideas	Cordyline is great near swimming pools as it is almost litter-free and doesn't cast too much shade. Also an ideal specimen against a colored stucco wall or as a subject for night lighting. Perfect for postmodern architecture and tropical gardens.
Flower Color	White
Foliage Color	Blue-green
Companion Plants	Bush Daisy (Euryops); Mexican Heather (Cuphea); Verbena (Verbena); Lantana (Lantana); Canna (Canna)

CARE
Care	Provide deep, enriched, well-drained soil. Thrives in full sun with shelter from harsh winds in coastal regions; in hot inland areas, benefits from regular water and light shade. Water regularly during first growing season to develop extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.

HISTORY
Lore	Cordyline indivisa is native to New Zealand and found at higher elevations that the closely related Cordyiline australis (also native to New Zealand). it can purportedly tolerate cooler temperatures than C. australis, but should be overwintered in below freezing temperatures to protect tender shoot tips and non-woody stem regions from damage. Likewise, it does not withstand the higher temperatures that the related C. australis. does. C. indivisa does not produce prolific shoots when topped, like some the other cordyline species.

This Plant's Growing Zones: ALL