Red Sensation Cordyline

Container Growing

Excellent for container gardening. Ensure the container has drainage holes and use a well-draining potting medium.

Family

Asparagaceae

Foliage Look

Dark burgundy, sword-shaped, leathery leaves with parallel venation.

Foliage Rules

Leaves are linear and sword-like; coloring should be a deep, dark red-bronze, not bright cherry red.

Fruit Flower Look

Dense, feathery, white, cream-colored panicles that arch out from the center of the foliage.

Fruit Flower Rules

Do not show flowers on juvenile/starter plants as they rarely bloom until several years old.

Growth Habit Rules

Maintain the fountain-like, upright posture; do not depict as a sprawling or bush-like plant.

Mature Plant Look

A tall, elegant, palm-like architectural specimen with a central woody stem and a thick plume of reddish-bronze foliage.

Mature Stage Morphology

Features a woody, cane-like trunk topped with a dense crown of long, arching, sword-shaped leaves that turn darker as they mature.

Morphology Rules

Ensure the foliage maintains an arching, not horizontal, habit; the trunk should be relatively straight.

Plant Faqs

Is Cordyline Red Sensation toxic to pets? Yes, it can be toxic if ingested by cats or dogs. How much sun does it need? It prefers full sun but appreciates afternoon shade in very hot climates. Can it live indoors? Yes, it makes a beautiful houseplant if placed in a very bright window.

Root Look

Fibrous, healthy light-tan root system common for tropical nursery starters.

Soil Look

Dark brown, airy, well-draining potting soil with perlite particles visible.

Starter Stage

Appears as a small, upright cluster of narrow, reddish-bronze leaves emerging from a single central stem.

Starter Stage Morphology

Young leaves are lanceolate, flexible, and deep burgundy in color with a lighter midrib; minimal trunk development is visible.

Video Voiceover Script

Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Red Sensation Cordyline. This is Red Sensation Cordyline, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this vibrant, architectural foliage become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future container or tropical landscape you want to create. The defining beauty of this plant is its intense, dark burgundy color and long, sword-shaped leaves that naturally arch into a bold, fountain-like form. Establish your starter by repotting the plug into a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining soil, then move it to a larger permanent container once it matures and roots are established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.

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Youtube Video Summary

The Red Sensation Cordyline is a standout tropical foliage plant defined by its vibrant, dark burgundy, sword-shaped leaves. Its upright, architectural habit makes it an ideal choice for adding year-round structure and modern color to container gardens or warm-climate landscapes.

Youtube Video Title

Growing Red Sensation Cordyline: Architectural Tropical Foliage