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Bauer's Cordyline
1 Gallon - 2-Pack / Grow Pot / Plastic
$74
$119
38% OFF
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Bauer's Cordyline
$74
$119
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Bauer's Cordyline Information
About The Bauer's Cordyline
Bauer’s Cordyline: Bold Foliage, Effortless Drama
With its slender trunk and a five-foot-wide crown of rich burgundy-red, sword-like leaves, Bauer’s Cordyline is a true showstopper. Whether standing tall in the garden or adding flair to a patio container, this striking plant brings bold texture and year-round color with minimal effort.
Why You’ll Love It:
- Dramatic Foliage: Burgundy, sword-like leaves add instant impact.
- Heat & Drought Tolerant: Once established, it thrives with little water.
- Versatile Design: Perfect for landscapes, borders, and large containers, indoors or outdoors.
- Low-Maintenance Beauty: Hardy and easy to grow in various conditions.
Where It Thrives:
- Sun Lover: Best in full sun to partial shade.
- Minimal Water Needs: Drought-tolerant once established.
- Great for Containers: Ideal for patios and modern outdoor designs.
Ready to bring bold tropical vibes to your space? Bauer’s Cordyline delivers color, texture, and resilience—all in one striking package!
Bauer's Cordyline Details
Mature Height:
5 ft.
Mature Width:
3-5 ft.
Sunlight:
Full-Part Sun
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Botanical Name:
Cordyline 'Baueri'
Grows Well In Zones:
4-11 patio / 9-11 outdoors
Does Not Ship To:
AK, AZ, HI, OR
Watering Requirements
Newly planted trees need regular watering 1–2 times a week during their first growing season to build a strong root system, while established plants need a deep soaking only once every 1–2 weeks during summer dry spells. Potted plants dry out quickly and require consistent watering 2–3 times a week, or daily checks during peak summer heat.
Sunlight Requirements
Thrives in full sun to partial sun, needing at least 4 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and color. Tolerates light partial shade, especially in hot desert climates, but too much shade causes dull greening of foliage and stretched, weak stems.
Humidity Requirements
Bauer's Cordyline thrives in moderate to high humidity environments, making it highly adaptable across coastal landscapes, subtropical gardens, and mild Mediterranean microclimates.
Pet-Friendly Plant?
No, this plant is not recommended in homes with pets.
Is Bauer's Cordyline cold hardy?
It is hardy in USDA Zones 9-11. It is evergreen in frost-free regions but must be protected or moved indoors as a houseplant in colder winter climates (Zones 8 and below) when temperatures drop near or below 32°F.
Does Bauer's Cordyline bloom?
Yes, well-established plants occasionally produce large, fragrant panicles of small white-to-lavender flowers in early summer, which may be followed by tiny ornamental berries.
How do you prune Bauer's Cordyline to keep it looking tidy?
Cordylines require minimal pruning. Simply trim off lower, older foliage as it turns brown, but if a plant becomes too tall or leggy, the main stem can be cut back in spring to force fresh crowns of foliage to develop below the cut.
Can Bauer's Cordyline be grown indoors as a houseplant?
Yes, it makes an excellent plant for bright indoor spaces. Place it near a sunny window with bright, indirect light, keep the soil evenly moist, and use a humidifer to keep the air moist if the air in the home will be dry.
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Includes drainage hole and matching saucer
Grow Pot
Plastic container with drainage holes used by our greenhouse
All of our plants ship in premium packaging for zero damage on arrival. Here’s what you can expect in your box on arrival:
Your Bauer's Cordyline
Fully rooted in a nursery pot with soil intact
Custom Protection System
Corner guards, soil stabilizer, and branch sleeves keep it secure
Pre-Watered & Ready
Each plant is watered 24 hours before it is shipped
Care Instructions Card
Survival guide for your first 30 days of growing is included
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Soil intact. No repotting stress.
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Free replacement within 48 hours.