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 colour to gardens and indoor spaces. This compact, evergreen plant grows to 1 to 2 metres tall and 0.5 to 1 metre 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 to 2 metres
- Width0.5 to 1 metre
- 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 colourful, arching foliage
- UsesIdeal for borders, feature planting, containers, or as an indoor plant
- SpacingPlant 50 to 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 colour 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.