Cordyline australis syn. Dracaena australis
Common Name: "Dracaena"
Type: Evergreen shrub or tree Family: Agavaceae Hardiness Zone: 8+ Sunlight: Sun to semi-shade Exposure: Sheltered Soil: Fertile Moisture: Well-drained, average moisture Plant Height x Width: 10-30' x 3-12' Leaf: 12-36" linear leaves in whorls around stem Flower: Panicles, fragrant, white Bloom Time: Late spring early summer Bloom Size: Small Maintenance: Saw down to ground if winter-killed Landscape use: Can be used as a year round houseplant, used outdoors for tropical effect, summer container planters in colder climates, plant with other Mediterranean plants Pest and Disease: Cordyline slime flux possible, watch for mealybugs, scale, spider mites on indoor plants Native Range: New Zealand Propagation: Propagation by seed or suckers |