Top 10 Must-Have Tropical Plants for Queensland Gardens
Cordyline fruticosa ‘Compacta Coffee’
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Description:
Cordyline fruticosa ‘Compacta Coffee’ is a lush, compact tropical variety admired for its deep chocolate-brown to rich burgundy foliage. With its dense form and elegant colouring, this Cordyline is ideal for adding depth, contrast, and structure to tropical garden designs or container displays. It's well-suited to warm, humid climates and provides year-round interest with minimal upkeep.
Flowers:
Small, star-shaped pink to white flowers may appear in warm seasons, occasionally followed by small red berries. Flowers are subtle and not the primary feature.
Foliage:
Glossy, broad, lance-shaped leaves in rich coffee-brown to deep burgundy shades. Forms a tight, upright clump with a neat, architectural habit.
Fruit:
Occasional small red berries may develop after flowering, adding decorative seasonal appeal.
Form & Size:
Compact, upright plant growing approximately 1m high and 60cm–1m wide.
Growing Conditions:
- Position: Prefers part shade to full sun; protect from strong afternoon sun in hot climates.
- Soil: Thrives in well-drained, fertile soils enriched with organic matter.
- Climate: Best suited to tropical and subtropical regions. Shelter from frost and cold winds.
- Watering: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Drought-tolerant once established but performs best with regular watering in dry periods.
Uses:
- Ideal for pots, small spaces, and borders in tropical gardens.
- Excellent for adding contrast to mixed foliage plantings.
- Great as an indoor or patio feature in a warm, brightly lit position.
Maintenance:
- Low-maintenance and easy to grow.
- Remove older or damaged leaves to maintain a clean, tidy appearance.
- Apply a slow-release fertiliser during the growing season to promote strong growth and rich colour.
Notes:
- Offers bold colour contrast to green foliage and flowering plants.
- Wind protection is recommended to avoid leaf damage.
- Can be grown indoors in well-lit spaces.
Companion Plants:
Pairs beautifully with Alocasia, Bromeliads, Calathea, and other Cordylines for a layered, tropical garden style.
Common Name: Compacta Coffee Cordyline
Botanical Name: Cordyline fruticosa ‘Compacta Coffee’
Family: Asparagaceae
Origin: Tropical Asia and Pacific Islands
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Product Availability
Plants & Pots come and go all year around.
- Plants are seasonal and sometimes we run out but have more batches coming along.
- Some Plants are not always in-store however we can either order it in or deliver it to your door. pending availability
- Available numbers change every hour of the day in store and where we grow so please check in with us on how many you are looking for
- we have access to thousands of plants. if you are looking for a specific plant please let us know and we will see if its coming into store soon or if we can order it for you.
- we will sometimes keep plants on our website to show you the description of how it grows and its specific characteristics. they may not be in stock all the time however we will keep it up online so when it comes in we wont have to reload products
- the above information is exactly the same for Pots. they come and go all year around so please send us a message via the chat button and we will get back to you with availability
Where are our plants Grown and how do we grow them
- Plants are grown locally on the Sunshine Coast
- All outdoor plants are sun hardened and ready to grow
- Indoor plants are grown under 50% Shade and will transfer perfectly to indoor use
- Orchids are also grown under 50% Shade and are best brought indoors during flowering for show then returned back into a shaded area until the following flowering time
- we are Qualified horticulturists, greenkeeper as well as Qualified landscape Construction with over 35 years experience in the industry. We use Quality products and materials to grow all our plants.
- Visit us instore and get the right advice the first time to make your plants succeed
How to Look after your plants like we do
- When using any Garden Care products or Fertilisers we always recommend reading the label before use
- We recommend using Earthlife crushed rock mineral on all plants when planting in the ground or in Pots.
- When planting in Pots in Our garden centre we use Rocky Point potting mixes to plant all our plants
- If planting in the ground we also recommend that you use Rocky Point garden soil around your plants at the time of planting
49 Caloundra Road
49 Caloundra Road
Caloundra West QLD 4551
Australia
0459150799
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