Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
South America, Southeastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand
China, Japan
Types
Cabbage palm, Good luck plant, Ti plant
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest edges, Tropical rainforest
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Red, Blue, Green
Green, Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Cold climate
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Water when soil is dry
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, In Late summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Cyanide poisoning
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
Clears heat, Cold, fidgeting, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CORDYLINE
BAMBUSA
Common Name
Cordyline
Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo
In German
Cordyline
Bambus
In French
cordyline
Bambou
In Spanish
cordyline
Bambú
In Greek
Cordyline
μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Cordyline
bambu
In Polish
Cordyline
Bambus
In Latin
Cordyline
Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Cordyline
Acidosasa
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Lomandroideae
Arthrostylidiinae, Arundinariinae, Bambusinae, Chusqueinae, Guaduinae, Melocanninae, Nastinae, Racemobambodinae, Shibataeinae
Season and Care of Cordyline and Bamboo
Season and care of Cordyline and Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Cordyline and Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cordyline season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cordyline is Not Available and for Bamboo is Loam while the PH of soil for Cordyline is Not Available and for Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cordyline and Bamboo Physical Information
Cordyline and Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Cordyline height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Bamboo height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Cordyline and Bamboo are as follows:
Cordyline flower color: White and Pink
Cordyline leaf color: Not Available
Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cordyline and Bamboo
Care of Cordyline and Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cordyline pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Cordyline needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.