Light
Very bright / some direct âą approx. 20,000â40,000 lux
Asparagaceae
Cordyline australis 'Red Star'
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- Curated selection:
Every plant is handâpicked for health and visual appeal, so you receive a strong, wellâestablished plant.
- Representative photos:
Product images show a typical plant of this variety. Natural differences in leaf number, shape or variegation are normal â your plant will still match in type and quality.
- Size details:
Listed sizes refer to pot diameter (cm) and approximate overall height (cm) from the base of the pot to the tallest leaf or stem.
- âGet What You Seeâ items:
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- Individual photos:
Oneâoff photos are only provided when this is explicitly mentioned in the size section. - For special traits or small quirks, please check the full product description.
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Cordyline australis 'Red Star' at a glance:
Cordyline australis âRed Starâ is all about vertical drama: a rigid fountain of bronze-red leaves held above an upright stem, with enough colour to stand out even in simple plantings. Unlike broader-leaved tropical foliage plants, it has a cleaner, sharper silhouette, so it works well where you want structure without bulk. In a tall pot, it reads almost like a small architectural tree rather than a soft houseplant.
To keep that look strong, give âRed Starâ bright light, sharp drainage, and a watering routine with a modest dry-down rather than constant dampness. It is tougher than many foliage plants once established, but dim placement makes it weaker and less defined. Cordyline australis âRed Starâ is a strong choice when you want long, linear colour and a plant that improves as it slowly forms a cane.
Cordyline australis 'Red Star'
Quick Care Guide
Water
Water when ~40â60% dry
Substrate
Moisture-retentive but aerated âą Evenly moist âą Organic-leaning âą Fine-medium
Temperature
Ideal: 12â24 °C âą Avoid below: 7 °C
Humidity
Normal 40â50 %
Growth habit
evergreen tree
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 200 cm âą Max. spread: 90 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Cordyline australis
How to read these metrics
These metrics are standardised reference points. We compile them by reviewing and cross-checking multiple botanical and horticultural references, then refining them through real-world growing experience. Source links: Plant Care Resources.
Please use the values as guidance. Conditions vary by home, so the same plant can respond differently. For plant-specific context, read the full product description and browse our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level + approximate lux at leaf level;
- Watering: â% dryâ is the trigger before watering again; lower % stays more evenly moist.
- Potting mix: one-line profile (structure/drainage âą moisture buffer âą base âą particle size).
- Temperature: âIdealâ comfort range; âAvoid belowâ marks higher stress risk.
- Humidity: target bands (Normal/Moist/Humid); consistency usually matters most.
- Growth habit: growth form (rosette, trailing, climbing) for placement and training.
- Support: needed/optional/none â whether stake, pole, or trellis improves structure and size.
- Growth speed: fast/average/slow under decent indoor conditionsâexpectations, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term potential; format differs for climbers vs. trailers.
- Toxicity & safety: chemical irritants/toxicity and physical hazards (spines, bristles).
- Origin & habitat: native region + typical biome/habitat as context.
Plant Care Basics:
- Care basics â Main hub with links to all houseplant care guides.
- After delivery & first week â Unpacking, first placement, and early recovery.
- Light â How much light houseplants really need indoors.
- Watering â When to water and how to avoid root rot.
- Substrates & roots â Potting mixes and drainage for strong root systems.
- Humidity â When humidity matters and what actually helps.
- Fertilizing â Simple feeding routine without burning roots.
- Problems & pests â Yellow leaves, brown tips, bugs, and fixes that work.
- Semi-hydro â How to run low-maintenance mineral substrates.
Your new plant has just travelled a long way and needs a calm start in its new home. For step-by-step unboxing and first-week care, check our after-delivery care guide. For deeper tips on how your plant settles in over the next weeks, read our houseplant acclimatization guide.
Cordyline australis 'Red Star'
Sale price âŹ44,75
