Cordyline Fruticosa 'Pink Diamond'

• Originally from Southeast Asia and Pacific Islands, this cultivar has been specially bred for its outstanding pink and green variegated foliage.
• Forms an upright rosette of sword-like leaves with stunning pink edges and cream stripes, creating a living artwork in any setting.
• Grows as a compact shrub reaching 60-120cm tall, making it ideal for both indoor containers and outdoor tropical gardens.
• Beloved by plant collectors for its reliable colour performance and relatively easy care compared to other variegated tropical plants.

• Water weekly during growing season, checking soil moisture 2cm down and ensuring pots drain completely after watering.
• Place in bright, indirect light indoors or morning sun with afternoon shade outdoors to prevent leaf scorch while maintaining colours.
• Use premium potting mix with added perlite or orchid bark for excellent drainage and aeration around roots.
• Feed monthly with balanced liquid fertiliser during spring and summer, reducing to quarterly in autumn and winter.
• Remove dead or damaged leaves at the base with clean scissors to maintain appearance and prevent pest issues.
• Maintain 50-60% humidity with regular misting, pebble trays, or grouping with other tropical plants indoors.
• Protect from temperatures below 15°C and move potted plants indoors during Australian winter in cooler climates.

• Provide bright, indirect light indoors or dappled shade outdoors to maintain vibrant pink colouration without scorching delicate leaves.
• Water when top 2cm of soil feels dry, allowing excess to drain completely as soggy soil causes root problems.
• Maintain humidity above 50% by grouping with other plants, using a humidifier, or placing on water-filled pebble trays.
• Keep temperatures between 18-26°C year-round, protecting from cold drafts and air conditioning vents that can cause leaf drop.
• Reduce watering in winter when growth slows, but maintain consistent humidity and bright light for best colour retention.

• Spider mites may appear in dry indoor conditions, causing fine webbing and yellowing leaves. Increase humidity and spray with neem oil weekly until cleared.
• Scale insects can attach to leaf undersides, appearing as small brown bumps that weaken the plant. Remove manually with rubbing alcohol on cotton swabs and treat with horticultural oil.
• Root rot develops from overwatering or poor drainage, causing black mushy roots and yellowing leaves. Reduce watering frequency and ensure pots have drainage holes.
• Brown leaf tips indicate low humidity or fluoride in tap water. Use filtered water and place on a pebble tray to increase surrounding moisture.