Cordyline Fruticosa Pink Passion

• Native to Southeast Asia and Pacific islands, Cordyline Fruticosa Pink Passion is prized for its stunning pink, burgundy and green variegated foliage.
• Forms an upright, architectural habit reaching 1-2 metres tall with sword-like leaves radiating from central stems.
• Popular choice for modern Australian gardens due to its drought tolerance once established and low maintenance requirements.
• The intense pink colouration deepens in cooler weather, providing year-round visual interest in tropical and subtropical gardens.

• Water when top 2-3cm of soil is dry, typically weekly in summer and fortnightly in winter, always checking soil moisture first.
• Place in bright, indirect light indoors or morning sun with afternoon shade outdoors - direct afternoon sun can fade leaf colours.
• Use well-draining potting mix with added perlite or orchid bark to improve drainage and prevent root rot.
• Feed with balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during spring and summer growing season, reducing to bi-monthly in autumn.
• Prune dead or damaged leaves at the base using clean secateurs, and trim back leggy growth in early spring.
• Maintain humidity above 50% using humidity trays, grouping plants, or regular misting around but not directly on leaves.
• In winter, reduce watering frequency and move away from heating vents while ensuring adequate light as days shorten.

• Provide bright, indirect light indoors or filtered morning sun outdoors - avoid harsh afternoon sun which can fade the pink colouration.
• Water when top 2-3cm of soil feels dry, reducing frequency in winter months. Ensure pots have drainage holes to prevent waterlogging.
• Maintain humidity around 50-60% by grouping with other plants or using a humidity tray, especially important in air-conditioned rooms.
• Keep temperatures between 18-26°C and protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 10°C in winter.

• Scale insects may appear as brown bumps on leaves - treat with horticultural oil or insecticidal soap applied weekly until cleared.
• Overwatering causes yellowing lower leaves and root rot - ensure excellent drainage and allow soil to dry between waterings.
• Spider mites create fine webbing in dry conditions - increase humidity and spray with water or use predatory mites.
• Brown leaf tips indicate low humidity or fluoride in tap water - use filtered water and increase ambient moisture.