Cordyline indivisa |
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Blue Dracaena |
Description
This palm-like plant is highlighted by long, narrow, stiff, blue-green leaves. It has a short trunk but no leaves off of it. It prefers partial shade. It reaches 10' tall and wide but can be kept smaller if grown in container. This exotic beauty has fragrant white flowers that bloom in late spring. It can be grown as a houseplant as long as it gets enough light, or close to the pool for a tropical effect. Fertilize in winter. Once established, it needs occasional watering.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Seascape, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Indoor, Patio, Swimming Pool
Special Uses
Container, Filler
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.