• Beautiful red foliage on the cordyline fruticosa rubra
  • Close up of the red leaves on Cordyline fruticosa Rubra
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Red Ti Plant (Cordyline fruticosa ‘Rubra’)

Red Ti Plant (Cordyline fruticosa ‘Rubra’)

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Why we love this plant!

Deep burgundy-red foliage and upright growth make this tropical plant a strong choice for adding colour and contrast to South East Queensland gardens. Well-suited to warm, humid conditions, it performs well in shaded courtyards, understorey plantings, or as a feature in tropical-style landscapes. Its dense foliage can provide shelter for small insects and frogs, helping support a more diverse garden ecosystem. A good option for softening fences, brightening shaded areas, or adding layered structure to mixed garden beds. With year-round foliage interest and minimal upkeep once established, it works well in both containers and garden plantings.

Care Considerations

Watering preferences:

  • Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, particularly during dry or hot periods.

Mulching preferences:

  • Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Fertilising preferences:

  • A balanced fertiliser can be applied in spring to promote healthy growth and vibrant foliage colour.

Pruning preferences:

  • Remove damaged or ageing leaves as needed to maintain appearance and encourage fresh growth.

Good to Know:

  • Small flowers may attract native bees and other beneficial pollinators.
  • The berries can attract birds such as Silvereyes (Zosterops lateralis) and other small fruit-eating birds
  • Dense foliage can provide shelter for small frogs, skinks, and garden insects in humid garden settings

Plant Details
Common uses: Attractive foliage, Colourful, Container growing, Courtyard garden, Cut flowers, Decorative fruit, Low maintenance garden, Pollinator-friendly, Privacy screening, Textural interest, Tropical garden, Understory planting, Coastal garden, and Winter interest
Expected Height Range: 2 m - 4 m
Spread Range: 1 m - 2 m
Preferred positioning: Partial shade and Full shade
Flower Season/s: Summer and Autumn
Watering Preferences: Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, particularly during dry or hot periods.
Mulching Preferences: Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Fertilising Preferences: A balanced fertiliser can be applied in spring to promote healthy growth and vibrant foliage colour.
Pruning Preferences: Remove damaged or ageing leaves as needed to maintain appearance and encourage fresh growth.
Key Characteristics: Small flowers may attract native bees and other beneficial pollinators.. The berries can attract birds such as Silvereyes (Zosterops lateralis) and other small fruit-eating birds. Dense foliage can provide shelter for small frogs, skinks, and garden insects in humid garden settings.
Flower Colour/s:
Plant life cycle: Perennial
Habitat: A cultivated form of Cordyline fruticosa, which is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, Papua New Guinea, and the Pacific Islands. It naturally occurs in rainforest margins, tropical forests, and coastal woodlands, where it thrives in warm, humid environments with filtered light and moist soils.
Leaf information: Broad, glossy leaves in deep burgundy to reddish-purple tones with a smooth, tropical appearance
Preferred Soil: Prefers rich, well-drained soils with consistent moisture, and thrives in slightly acidic conditions enriched with organic matter. Performs best in loamy soils that retain moisture without becoming waterlogged.
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