Cordyline 'Tangelo' (botanical name Cordyline fruticosa 'Tangelo') is a striking, evergreen tropical foliage shrub celebrated for its distinct orange, coral, apricot, and lime-green variegated leaves. Unlike traditional red or purple Ti plants, 'Tangelo' infuses a warm, glowing tropical palette into garden beds, borders, and decorative patio containers
Light requirement: Part shade to bright, indirect light. While it can tolerate full sun in mild coastal environments, the harsh, hot afternoon sun can cause leaf burn. Bright, filtered light produces the most vivid foliage coloration.
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Water regularly during establishment, then only during extended dry periods
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerant of a wide range of soil types
Skill level: Easy
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes
Mature Height: 1.5-2.5m
Mature Width: 1-1.5m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Sensitive to frost
Wind Tolerant: Moderate, strong winds can tear foliage.
Leaf colour: Emerging young leaves sprout in a striking, bright coral, apricot, and fiery orange. Mature leaves transition into a rich olive green or lime green.
Leaf Variegation pattern: Yes; bold, bright orange-pink variegation along the margins and through the center
Size of leaf: 30-60cm long and 5-10cm wide.
Flower colour: Pale pink to white
Flowering season: Late spring to summer
Flower size: Small, star-shaped and relatively inconspicuous. They cluster together on long, loose, branched sprays known as panicles.
Cordyline 'Tangelo' (botanical name Cordyline fruticosa 'Tangelo') is a striking, evergreen tropical foliage shrub celebrated for its distinct orange, coral, apricot, and lime-green variegated leaves. Unlike traditional red or purple Ti plants, 'Tangelo' infuses a warm, glowing tropical palette into garden beds, borders, and decorative patio containers
Light requirement: Part shade to bright, indirect light. While it can tolerate full sun in mild coastal environments, the harsh, hot afternoon sun can cause leaf burn. Bright, filtered light produces the most vivid foliage coloration.
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Water regularly during establishment, then only during extended dry periods
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerant of a wide range of soil types
Skill level: Easy
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes
Mature Height: 1.5-2.5m
Mature Width: 1-1.5m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Sensitive to frost
Wind Tolerant: Moderate, strong winds can tear foliage.
Leaf colour: Emerging young leaves sprout in a striking, bright coral, apricot, and fiery orange. Mature leaves transition into a rich olive green or lime green.
Leaf Variegation pattern: Yes; bold, bright orange-pink variegation along the margins and through the center
Size of leaf: 30-60cm long and 5-10cm wide.
Flower colour: Pale pink to white
Flowering season: Late spring to summer
Flower size: Small, star-shaped and relatively inconspicuous. They cluster together on long, loose, branched sprays known as panicles.