Cordyline fruticosa Mambo is a wonderfully colourful tropical foliage plant, with lovely glossy maroon tinged leaves that branch off a central stem. They form in a manner similar to Dracaena (they are both members of the same family), with their lower leaves dying to encourage new growth as the plant develops. Cordyline fruticosa is also sometimes known as Cordyline terminalis, or even Dracaena terminalis. Their common names include Good Luck Plant, Ti Tree and Baby Doll Ti.
Horty Hints
Seeing spots! This plant can be susceptible to fungal leaf spot. Minimise infections by watering from soil level or sit in a basin of water for 10 mins, keeping the leaves dry.
Spray away! This plant prefers a to be watered less and misted more. Place in high humidity environments to improve plant vigour.
Wipe leaves with a damp cloth to remove accumulated dust. Remove any dead leaves to encourage new growth.