Scientific Name: Cordyline
terminalis
Common Name: ‘Chocolate’
Hardiness: Zones 10 to 11
Ornamental Features:
Applications:
‘Chocolate’
is an excellent landscape plant to provide a tropical look. It can also be used as a patio plant or in
mixed containers.
Pot Size and Finish Time:
Best
suited for a 10” pot size and will finish in 6 months. Plant 3 plants per pot.
Culture:
Light: 50% to 65% shade or 3,000 to 5,000 foot
candles
Temperature: 65° - 95° F
Soil
/ Watering:
Use
a well draining professional mix, keep evenly moist.
Fertilizer: Liquid
feed with complete fertilizer at 200 ppm (N). For top dress or soil incorporation,
follow label rates for medium feeders.
Pest/Disease Problems:
Preventative
spray for insect pests. Employ good sanitation practices to avoid fungal and
bacterial pathogens, preventative drench to control root rot.
For Availability and More Information:
Contact
Mount
(352)
385-2663 office / (352) 385-2660 fax