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Cordyline terminalis 'Chocolate Queen'

Also Known As

  • Cordyline 'Chocolate Queen'
  • Chocolate Queen Ti

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 10b-12

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Cordyline terminalis 'Chocolate Queen' plant details

Cordyline terminalis 'Chocolate Queen' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with burgundy, chocolate, gold, green, purple and variegated foliage. In summer pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cordyline terminalis 'Chocolate Queen'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy, chocolate, gold, green, purple and variegated
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in summer
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cordyline terminalis 'Chocolate Queen'

USDA Zones: 10b - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Cordyline ‘Chocolate Queen’ is a colorful Ti plant displaying broad chocolate leaves with center streaks of purple, red and bronze edged in creamy yellow. An upright shrub creating a lush tropical look. Ti plants are easy to grow in large planters or pots. Plant in well-drained, humus-rich soil with moderate watering. It prefers warm, moist conditions and full sun for best coloring. Protect from frost!

Gardening facts about Cordyline terminalis 'Chocolate Queen' plant

How to Grow Cordyline terminalis 'Chocolate Queen'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • green
    • burgundy
    • purple
    • chocolate
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Zones

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Size

Height: 5'-6'

Width: 2'-4'

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Plant Type

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Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 3'-10'

Width: 1'-8'

  • sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Zones

8b-11

Size

Height: 8'-20'

Width: 3'-6'

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 10'

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Zones

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Width: 10'-20'

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