Black Knight Cordyline

Container Growing

Highly suitable for large containers; ensure pots have adequate drainage holes and use a premium potting mix.

Family

Asparagaceae

Foliage Look

Dark purple to near-black, lanceolate, semi-rigid, pointed foliage arranged in a fountain-like rosette.

Foliage Rules

Leaves are lanceolate and sword-like, emerging from a central growing point; color ranges from deep burgundy to near-black.

Fruit Flower Look

Small, creamy-white flowers borne on tall, branched panicles above the foliage.

Fruit Flower Rules

Flowers are not expected on juvenile starter plants; they appear only on mature, well-established specimens.

Growth Habit Rules

Maintain an upright, architectural form; avoid depictions of spreading or vining growth.

Mature Plant Look

Tall, elegant, upright structural plant with a dark, colorful foliage canopy.

Mature Stage Morphology

Tall, woody-stemmed plant with a crown of numerous long, pointed, dark purple foliage; older plants may develop a trunk.

Morphology Rules

Focus on the dramatic dark color of the foliage and the upward-pointing sword-like leaf structure.

Plant Faqs

Does Cordyline 'Black Knight' need full sun? It performs best in full sun to partial shade for the richest leaf color. Can I grow this in a pot? Yes, it is an excellent container plant that provides height and architectural interest. How cold hardy is this plant? It is hardy in zones 9 through 11 and should be protected from freezing temperatures.

Root Look

Dense, healthy, pale white fibrous roots consistent with a well-established plug.

Soil Look

Dark, rich, well-draining potting medium.

Starter Stage

Young plants appear as small clusters of narrow, dark-colored leaves emerging from a central crown.

Starter Stage Morphology

Short, lance-shaped leaves with intense dark coloration, flexible texture, and a healthy, fibrous root system filling the starter cell.

Video Voiceover Script

Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Black Knight Cordyline. This is Black Knight Cordyline, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this striking tropical plant become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the dramatic, high-contrast landscape or container garden you want to create. Notice the defining, sword-like foliage that brings deep, dark color and bold architectural structure to every corner of your growing space. Establish your starter plug in a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining soil, then later move to a larger decorative container or a permanent spot in your garden when it is established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.

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Youtube Video Summary

Discover the architectural beauty of Cordyline 'Black Knight', a stunning tropical plant with deep, dark foliage. It is the perfect choice for creating high-contrast displays in your garden or on your patio.

Youtube Video Title

Cordyline 'Black Knight' Tropical Architectural Foliage