Botanical Name: Cordyline indivisa Add
Common Name: Blue Dracaena  
Plant photo of: Cordyline indivisa
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Palm

 

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green, Yellow

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Seascape, Spanish, Tropical

 

Accenting Features

Unusual Shape

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences

 

Special Uses

n/a

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

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Photographer: GardenSoft
  • Description

  • Notes

This palm-like plant is highlighted by long, narrow, green leaves. It reaches a size between 15'-20' tall, and is topped by a crown that can reach 6' tall and 6' wide. Leaves are rather stiff.
Planting: 1. Dig a hole 1" less the depth and 2 times the width of the container. 2. Fill hole with water, let soak. 3. Set root ball in hole. 4. Fill hole halway with native soil and water. 5. Finish backfilling hole, build basin and water.