Cordyline fruticosa ‘Mambo’ is an amazing houseplant, popularly grown for its beautiful foliage of marooned glossy leaves, variegated with dusty-pink edges. The leaves grow on single, upright stems that form a clump at the base of the tree.
Cordyline fruticosa Mambo
They are ideal for any interior style and add a tropical feel to your home. When grown as a houseplant, it should be kept out of reach of children and pets because the running sap is poisonous.
In some cultures, cordyline fruticosa ‘Mambo’ is regarded as a good luck plant hence its common names Good luck plant, Babby doll Ti, or Ti tree.
How to grow Cordyline fruticosa mambo
Cabbage palm ‘Mambo’ can be grown outdoors in your garden but is often grown as a houseplant in pots and large containers. It is easy to grow when following the right growing conditions.
Light: Unlike most other cordyline plants, ‘Mambo’ grows is one of the shade-tolerant cultivars. It grows well in bright, but indirect light, as full sun can damage the foliage and spoil the appearance of your plants.
Water: Though it can grow in dry conditions, it often thrives in consistently moist soil.
Fertilizer: You can supplement the growth of your plant by feeding it with a weak solution of liquid fertilizer during its growing season.
Where should I position Cordyline fruticosa mambo in my garden?
Since direct sunlight will hurt this plant, you can position it in a sheltered position, close to borders that will serve as a shelter and filter the sun. Indoor plants can be planted close to windows where they get enough dappled sunlight.
How tall does Cordyline fruticosa mambo grow and spread?
Cordyline fruticosa ‘Mambo’ has a medium growth rate and will grow to reach its maximum height and spread of 1.5 metres and 1 metre respectively in about 10 years.
What kind of soil does Cordyline fruticosa mambo need?
It can grow in sandy, chalk, clay, or loamy soil, as long as it is well-draining.
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