Red Sensation Cabbage Palm

Container Growing

Highly suitable for containers; choose a deep, well-draining pot and ensure the plant is not left sitting in water.

Family

Asparagaceae

Foliage Look

Dark reddish-bronze, linear, sword-shaped foliage with a slightly glossy texture.

Foliage Rules

Foliage must be linear, sword-shaped, and dark reddish-bronze; avoid overly bright or fire-engine red hues.

Fruit Flower Look

Branching spikes of small, creamy-white flowers on mature specimens.

Fruit Flower Rules

Flowers are unlikely on starter-sized plants and should not be depicted at this growth stage.

Growth Habit Rules

Maintain the upright, palm-like architectural silhouette without exaggerating trunk width or branching density.

Mature Plant Look

Tall, upright, palm-like architectural specimen with a dense canopy of dark reddish-bronze sword leaves.

Mature Stage Morphology

Forms a tall, slender trunk topped with a dramatic, dense crown of long, arching, deep burgundy-red sword-like leaves.

Morphology Rules

Focus on the clean, upright, palm-like structural form and the distinct arching of the long leaves.

Plant Faqs

How much sun does Red Sensation need? It thrives in full sun but benefits from afternoon shade in very hot climates. Does it survive winter outside? It is hardy only in zones 9-11 and should be moved indoors or protected in colder regions. Is it safe for pets? Cordyline can be toxic to pets if ingested.

Root Look

Healthy, white, fibrous root system filling the plug cell.

Soil Look

Dark, rich, well-draining substrate with visible perlite or coarse organic material.

Starter Stage

Small, upright-growing plug with narrow, reddish-bronze leaves emerging from a central point.

Starter Stage Morphology

Juvenile plants display tight rosettes of slender, dark-hued foliage on short stems.

Video Voiceover Script

Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Red Sensation Cabbage Palm. This is Red Sensation Cabbage Palm, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this striking plant become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the tropical landscape or container arrangement you want to create. Focus on the defining deep burgundy, sword-shaped foliage that provides bold architectural color and year-round visual impact. Establish your starter by repotting it into a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining mix, then move it to an appropriate final container or in-ground location when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.

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Youtube Video Summary

Discover the beauty of Cordyline 'Red Sensation', a stunning architectural plant with deep burgundy foliage. Perfect for adding year-round structure and color to your tropical container garden or landscape.

Youtube Video Title

Growing Cordyline 'Red Sensation' | Architectural Foliage