• Vibrant arrangement of Cordyline Fruticosa 'Negra' plants in pots, showcasing their lush, deep purple foliage, ideal for adding a touch of elegance to tropical landscapes in South East Queensland.
  • Striking display of Cordyline Fruticosa 'Negra' with rich, dark purple leaves, creating a dramatic visual in a nursery setting, perfect for modern Queensland gardens.
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Cordyline fruticosa Negra

Cordyline fruticosa Negra

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Why we love this plant!

This bold, tropical foliage plant is valued for its deep burgundy to near-black leaves, which create a striking contrast in gardens and landscapes. Well-suited to South East Queensland’s warm and humid conditions, it thrives in both full sun and partial shade, making it a versatile choice for a range of garden settings. Its upright growth habit makes it effective for adding height and structure to tropical and subtropical plantings, while its low-maintenance nature ensures it remains an attractive feature with minimal effort. Ideal for container planting, garden borders, or as an accent plant, it pairs well with bright green foliage plants to enhance colour contrast. Highly adaptable, it also performs well in coastal gardens, humid courtyard settings, and indoor environments with bright light.

Care Considerations

Watering preferences:

  • Regular watering may be beneficial to keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • During hot weather, additional watering may be needed if exposed to full sun.

Mulching preferences:

  • Applying mulch may help retain soil moisture.

Fertilising preferences:

  • A small amount of slow-release fertiliser during the growing season may support healthy growth.

Pruning preferences:

  • Pruning is generally not required, aside from removing damaged or dying leaves.

Good to Know:

  • Prefers warm, humid conditions and can tolerate some shade.

Plant Details
Common uses: Feature plant, Attractive foliage, Seasonal colour, Low maintenance garden, Privacy screening, Tropical garden, Understory planting, Container growing, Courtyard garden, and Wow! factor
Expected Height Range: 2 m - 3 m
Spread Range: 1 m - 2 m
Preferred positioning: Partial shade
Plant life cycle: Perennial
Habitat: A cultivated species that does not have a naturally occurring habitat. Its parent species, Cordyline fruticosa, is native to tropical Asia and the Pacific Islands, where it grows in rainforest margins and coastal woodlands.
Leaf information: Broad, glossy deep purple leaves with a slightly arching habit.
Preferred Soil: Prefers well-drained soils, rich in organic matter, with proper drainage essential to prevent root rot.
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