Cordyline fruticosa 'Black Magic' (Black Magic Cabbage Palm, Black Magic Cabbage Tree, Black Magic Ti plant.)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Cordyline |
| Species | fruticosa |
| Cultivar | 'Black Magic' |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| References | Missouri Botanical Garden. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=282057&isprofile=0& |
| Origin | The species is native to New Guinea and Southeast Asia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | Up to 3 m |
| Spread | 0.60 m |
| Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright. |
| Landscape | Back drop or border hedge, as well as a specimen plant. |
| Propagation | By stem and root cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in a well-drained, peaty potting mixture. |
| Pests | Aphids, scale, spider mites and mealybugs. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Glossy, jet black and green leaves, 76 cm long and 15 cm wide. |
| Flower Description | Sporadic clusters of tiny, purple, star-like flowers. |
| Fruit Description | Red berries. |
Photographs
Cordyline fruticosa 'Black Magic', form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Cordyline fruticosa 'Black Magic', leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Cordyline fruticosa 'Black Magic', form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.