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ornamentalFamily: AsparagaceaeGenus: Cordyline
Cultivar
Red Star Cordyline
Cordyline 'Red Star'
Cultivar: Red Star
Cordyline 'Red Star' features long, arching, sword-like leaves in a rich, dark reddish-bronze tone that maintains its vibrant color throughout the season. This plant provides a dramatic vertical element and functions beautifully as a centerpiece in large containers or as a focal point in mild-climate garden beds. Its architectural habit makes it a favorite for adding sophisticated texture and bold color to any modern garden design.
Red Star Cordyline is a striking tropical plant known for its dramatic, deep burgundy-red sword-shaped foliage. It adds bold color and architectural interest to container gardens and tropical-style landscapes.
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Plant Detail
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Repotting / Start Growing
Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Full sun to partial shade.
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Water
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained; avoid allowing the soil to become waterlogged or completely dried out for extended periods.
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Mature size
4 to 6 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide.
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Hardiness
9-11
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Growth habit
Upright, clumping, palm-like perennial.
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Plant type
Tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
In regions prone to frost, treat as a container plant and move to a sheltered, frost-free location during winter months.
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Climate note
Thrives in warm, humid conditions; protect from freezing temperatures and cold, drying winds.
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Flower / fruit
Mature plants may produce small, fragrant, white flowers on large panicles, though it is primarily grown for its foliage.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Full sun to partial shade.
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Growth rate
Moderate.
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer during the active growing season for best foliage color.
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Pruning
Remove lower dead or damaged leaves periodically to maintain a clean appearance and clear the central stem.
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Care notes
In regions prone to frost, treat as a container plant and move to a sheltered, frost-free location during winter months.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
4 to 6 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide.
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Growth habit
Upright, clumping, palm-like perennial.
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Spacing
3 to 4 feet apart.
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Mature plants may produce small, fragrant, white flowers on large panicles, though it is primarily grown for its foliage.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
9-11
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Temperature
Thrives in warm, humid conditions; protect from freezing temperatures and cold, drying winds.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained; avoid allowing the soil to become waterlogged or completely dried out for extended periods.
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Soil
Requires a loose, well-draining potting mix or well-amended garden soil to ensure healthy root development.
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Soil pH
6.0-7.0
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Excellent for container use; provide a pot with ample drainage holes and use a high-quality, free-draining potting medium.
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Family
Asparagaceae
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Foliage Look
Dark reddish-bronze, sword-shaped, stiff, lanceolate, glossy foliage.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are long, sword-shaped, and lanceolate, arranged in a dense, spiral crown; avoid bright fire-engine red, focus on deep burgundy or bronze-red tones.
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Fruit Flower Look
Not applicable for starter stage; mature plants display large, creamy-white, branching panicles of small, star-shaped blooms.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers are rare on young starter plants and should not be depicted; only mature, well-established specimens may produce inflorescences.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain an upright, rosette-based form; the plant should not be shown as a sprawling or vining plant.
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Mature Plant Look
An upright, architectural plant with a woody central stem topped by a vibrant, dense crown of burgundy-red sword leaves.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Forms a thick, sturdy trunk over time with a crown of numerous, long, sword-shaped, deep-maroon leaves.
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Morphology Rules
The plant is characterized by its vertical, palm-like structure; maintain the distinct dark foliage color and sword-like leaf geometry.
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Plant Faqs
How much sun does a Red Star Cordyline need? It performs best in full sun to partial shade for optimal foliage color. Is this plant winter hardy? It is typically hardy in zones 9-11 and should be moved indoors or protected during freezing weather. How large will my Cordyline grow? At maturity, it can reach 4 to 6 feet in height and 3 to 4 feet in width. Can I grow this in a container? Yes, it is an excellent choice for large containers when provided with well-draining soil.
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Root Look
Healthy white fibrous roots filling the starter plug.
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Soil Look
Dark, rich, well-draining organic potting soil.
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Starter Stage
Small, young plug with a rosette of narrow, reddish-bronze leaves emerging from a central point.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Leaves are slender and linear, transitioning from a lighter pinkish-red at the base to deeper burgundy-bronze as they mature.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Red Star Cordyline. This is Red Star Cordyline, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this bold tropical become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future container display or landscape focal point you want to create. The defining feature of this cultivar is its dramatic, deep burgundy foliage, with long sword-shaped leaves that bring striking architectural color to any warm-weather environment. Establish your starter plant by repotting it into a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining soil, then move it to its final container or permanent location once established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Cordyline Red Star Cordyline Tropical Plants Foliage Plants Container Gardening Agardeni Garden Inspiration Cordyline Australis Ornamental Plants Landscape Design
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the architectural beauty of Red Star Cordyline, a stunning tropical plant with deep burgundy-red foliage. Perfect for containers, this plant adds bold, long-lasting color to your garden.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Red Star Cordyline: Vibrant Tropical Foliage
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