Cordyline fruticosa 'Kiwi Pride'
Kiwi Pride Cordyline
The Cordyline fruticosa ‘Kiwi Pride’, commonly known as Kiwi Pride Cordyline, is a striking tropical plant prized for its vibrant, multicolored foliage. The long, lance-shaped leaves display a dazzling combination of green, cream, and pink, adding bold texture and color to gardens and indoor spaces. This compact, evergreen plant grows to 1–2 meters tall and 0.5–1 meter wide, making it ideal for feature planting, borders, containers, or as an indoor statement plant.
Hardy and low-maintenance, Kiwi Pride Cordyline is perfect for creating a lush, tropical look in a variety of settings.
Specifications
- Height1–2 meters
- Width0.5–1 meter
- Native toSoutheast Asia and Pacific Islands
- FoliageLong, lance-shaped leaves with green, cream, and pink variegation; evergreen
- Growth rateModerate
Conditions
- SoilPrefers well-drained, fertile soils; tolerates sandy and loamy types
- LightBright, indirect light to partial shade; tolerates full sun in cooler climates
- WaterModerate; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
- ClimateThrives in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions
Additional Features
- FormUpright, clumping growth with colorful, arching foliage
- UsesIdeal for borders, feature planting, containers, or as an indoor plant
- SpacingPlant 50–100 cm apart for borders or standalone displays
- Low MaintenanceRequires minimal care; remove old leaves to maintain tidiness
- Pest ResistanceGenerally pest-free; monitor for scale or mealybugs indoors
- Drought ToleranceModerately drought-tolerant once established
- Cold SensitivityProtect from frost; suitable for warm climates
- Seasonal AppealEvergreen foliage provides year-round color and interest
- VersatilityComplements tropical, contemporary, and cottage garden styles
Kiwi Pride Cordyline is a vibrant and adaptable plant, perfect for adding bold foliage and a touch of the tropics to gardens, patios, or indoor spaces.