Cordyline fruticosa Chocolate Queen
- Mature size: 1-1.5m tall x 50cm-1m wide
- Recommended spacing: 50cm-1m apart
- Ideal growing conditions: Part shade-Bright filtered light.
- Growth rate: Moderate.
Uses
Pot plant, patio/verandah plant, small gardens, garden filler, narrow/tight spaces, borders/edges, feature shrub, tropical garden.
Noteworthy
Hardy evergreen, low maintenance, attractive foliage, architectural form.
Tolerant
Protected coastal conditions, short droughts once established, adaptable to a wide range of soil types.
Colour/Growth form
Upright, clumping evergreen shrub with broad variegated foliage. The leaves feature green, cream and white tones, developing deeper chocolate, purple and red colouring as they mature.
What is Cordyline Chocolate Queen?
Cordyline Chocolate Queen, commonly known as Chocolate Queen Cordyline, is a tropical evergreen shrub valued for its colourful variegated foliage. It develops an upright, clumping form with broad leaves, making it a strong feature plant for pots, borders, shade planting and tropical-style gardens. Looks great planted alongside Heliconias and Alocasias.
How to care for Cordyline Chocolate Queen
Plant in a partly shaded position with well-drained soil, or in bright indirect light. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce watering once mature. Remove any dead or damaged leaves as needed to keep the plant looking tidy.
