Family: Asparagaceae

Scientific Name: Cordyline australis Cherry Sensation

Common Name: Cherry Sensation Cordyline

Description

Cherry Sensation Ti Plant (Cordyline) A tropical plant that is commonly used in combination with flowering annuals in outdoor pots and sometimes in gardens. Also can be grown as a colorful indoor plant.

Pronunciation(kor-dil-LYE-nee)
Plant TypePerennial Tender, Site author's observations
Hardiness Zone(8)9-10
Sunlightfull, mostly sunny, some shade
Moistureaverage, avoid dry
Soil & Siteaverage
Leavesarching, grass-like, cherry pink
Dimensionsin warmer climates my reach 8-10 feet, much smaller when grown in the cooler climates and used as an annual
Maintenancehas strong apical dominance, cutting back the plant will promote branching
Propagationtip cuttings or stem section cuttings either stuck vertical with correct orientation or laid on it's side, helps to let the cut callus
Misc FactsGenus name comes from the Greek word kordyle meaning a club. Genus means shrubby or dwarf.
Author's NotesIn zone #5 it can be grown as a patio plant than overwintered in a bright window.
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