Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Brazil
South America, Southeastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand
Types
Not available
Cabbage palm, Good luck plant, Ti plant
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest edges, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gray Green
White, Red, Blue, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Compound
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, In Late summer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen
Caterpillars, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Vomiting
Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
LOPHANTHERA lactescens
CORDYLINE
Common Name
Golden Chain Tree
Cordyline
In Hindi
Laburnum
Cordyline
In German
Goldregen (Pflanze)
Cordyline
In French
Laburnum
cordyline
In Spanish
Laburnum
cordyline
In Greek
Laburnum
Cordyline
In Portuguese
Laburnum
Cordyline
In Polish
Złotokap
Cordyline
In Latin
Laburnum
Cordyline
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Lomandroideae
Season and Care of Golden Chain Tree and Cordyline
Season and care of Golden Chain Tree and Cordyline is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Chain Tree and Cordyline Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Chain Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cordyline season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Loam and for Cordyline is Not Available while the PH of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Cordyline is Not Available.
Golden Chain Tree and Cordyline Physical Information
Golden Chain Tree and Cordyline physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cordyline height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Golden Chain Tree and Cordyline are as follows:
Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
Cordyline flower color: White and Pink
- Cordyline leaf color: Not Available
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Cordyline
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Cordyline include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Chain Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cordyline pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Golden Chain Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cordyline needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.