Learn All About Cordyline Fruticosa 'Kiwi' with our Guide
An attractive, tropical-looking house plant that is primarily grown for its variegated foliage, which is a beautiful mix of green, cream, yellow and pink. The upright stems form a bushy clump that in time will reach around 1.5 metres in height, and during the warmer months, you may also see sprays of pink-flushed flowers, followed by deep purple berries. Its also commonly known as the “Good Luck Plant”.
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Light |
Bright, indirect light is best for the Cordyline Fruticosa 'Kiwi'. |
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Watering |
Water your Cordyline Fruticosa 'Kiwi' freely when in growth throughout the growing season (March-September) and reduce watering to keep it drier in Winter. |
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Humidity |
Cordyline Fruticosa 'Kiwi' enjoy some humidity therefore you can mist yours a couple of times a week. |
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Temperature |
18-22c is best for Cordyline Fruticosa 'Kiwi'. |
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Fertilizer |
Feed your Cordyline Fruticosa 'Kiwi' monthly during the growing season (March-September). |
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Toxicity |
Cordyline Fruticosa 'Kiwi' is toxic to animals, therefore should be kept out of the reach of pets and small children. |
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Additional Care Information |
Cordyline Fruticosa 'Kiwi' prefer rain water, alternatively you can use filtered water or water that has been boiled and cooled. |
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Troubleshooting |
Crispy brown parts on the leaves of your Cordyline Fruticosa 'Kiwi' is a sign it has been underwatered. Remove any dead leaves and water more frequently as explained above. Mushy leaves and stems indicate overwatering. Remove the mushy parts of the Cordyline Fruticosa 'Kiwi' and allow the soil to completely dry out before watering again. |
The information above is written by Plantila and should be used as a guide only. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need any additional advice. If you have purchased a plant at Plantila that's not doing so well please send us a picture via WhatsApp to 028 42 798478 and we will try to help.