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Cordyline 'Red Star'

Red Star Dracaena Palm

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

The 'Red Star' cultivar is an evergreen perennial that grows 8' to 10' tall and 5' wide. It has sword-like leaves that are burgundy reddish. It likes full sun, and is very tolerant of heat and drought. It will live in any type of soil that is well drained. Cut back to develop multiple trunks.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water high water-use plants separately from low water-use plants.

Low water-use plants can grow with one-half the water needed by high water-use plants, and can be easily damaged from over watering.