Scientific Name: Cordyline terminalis
Common Name: ‘Ruby’
Hardiness:
Zones 10 to 11
Ornamental Features:
Applications:
‘Ruby’
is an excellent landscape plant for warm climates to provide a tropical
look. It can also be used as a patio pot
plant or to provide a splash of color in mixed containers.
Pot Size and Finish Time:
Best
suited for a 10” pot size and will finish in 5 to 6 months. Plant three plants
per pot.
Culture:
Light: 50% to 65% shade or 3,500 to 5,000 foot
candles
Temperature: 65° - 90° F
Soil / Watering: Use a well draining professional mix, keep
evenly moist.
Fertilizer: Liquid feed with complete fertilizer at
200-250 ppm (N), weekly. Supplement with magnesium sulfate at 1/4 pound per 100
gallons once per month. For top dress or soil incorporation, follow label rates
for medium to heavy feeders.
Pest/Disease Problems:
Preventative spray for insect
pests. Employ good sanitation practices to avoid fungal & bacterial
pathogens, preventive drench to control root rot.
For Availability and More Information:
Contact
Mount
(352) 385-2663 office /
(352) 385-2660 fax