cordylinecordyline
genusgenusStriking evergreen plants characterized by their long, sword-shaped leaves that grow in dramatic rosette formations. These architectural beauties can display a stunning range of colors from deep greens to vibrant pinks, purples, and reds.
Etymology
The name 'Cordyline' comes from the Greek word 'kordyle,' meaning 'club,' referring to the enlarged underground stems or rhizomes that these plants develop.
Interesting fact!
Despite their palm-like appearance, these plants are actually more closely related to asparagus and are known to produce sweet nectar that attracts native birds in their natural habitats.
All species of Cordyline
cordylineFruticosa
Ti plant, Hawaiian good luck plant, Good luck tree.
cordylinePetiolaris
Broad-leaf palm lily, Drooping palm lily, Purple cordyline.
cordylineBanksii
New Zealand cabbage palm, Bank's cordyline, Forest cabbage palm.
cordylineIndivisa
Blue dracaena, Mountain palm, Forest cabbage tree.
cordylineAustralis
Cabbage palm, New Zealand cabbage tree, Dracaena palm.
cordylinePumilio
Dwarf ti plant, Mini palm lily, Dwarf Hawaiian ti.
cordylineStricta
Narrow-leaf dracaena, Slender cordyline, Upright palm lily.
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