Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Southeastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand
Mexico
Types
Cabbage palm, Good luck plant, Ti plant
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest edges, Tropical rainforest
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Red, Blue, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
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
Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, In Late summer
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CORDYLINE
POLIANTHES tuberosa
Common Name
Cordyline
Tuberose
In Hindi
Cordyline
रजनीगंधा
In German
Cordyline
Tuberose
In French
cordyline
Tubéreuse
In Spanish
cordyline
nardo
In Greek
Cordyline
Τουμπερόζα
In Portuguese
Cordyline
Tuberosa
In Polish
Cordyline
Tuberoza
In Latin
Cordyline
Tuberose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Liliaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Cordyline
Polianthes
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lomandroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cordyline and Tuberose
Season and care of Cordyline and Tuberose is important to know. While considering everything about Cordyline and Tuberose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cordyline season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tuberose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cordyline is Not Available and for Tuberose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cordyline is Not Available and for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral.
Cordyline and Tuberose Physical Information
Cordyline and Tuberose physical information is very important for comparison. Cordyline height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cordyline and Tuberose are as follows:
Cordyline flower color: White and Pink
Cordyline leaf color: Not Available
Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
- Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Care of Cordyline and Tuberose
Care of Cordyline and Tuberose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cordyline pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cordyline needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuberose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.