Asparagaceae
Cordyline fruticosa 'Conga'
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Cordyline fruticosa 'Conga' at a glance:
Cordyline fruticosa ‘Conga’ offers a denser, more grounded look than many looser Cordyline cultivars, using broad glossy leaves in deep green with burgundy tones concentrated around the midribs and petioles. That colouring is quieter than bright variegated forms, but more versatile, especially in interiors that need depth rather than a loud colour burst. The growth stays compact and self-contained, which makes the plant easy to place.
Give ‘Conga’ bright filtered light, warmth, and a substrate that drains well while still holding some moisture. It does not need complicated handling, just consistency strong enough to keep the crown full and upright. Cordyline fruticosa ‘Conga’ is a good fit when you want a tropical plant with real structure and dark richness, but without the instability or visual clutter some foliage cultivars develop over time.
Cordyline fruticosa 'Conga'
Quick Care Guide
Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Water
Water when ~40–60% dry
Substrate
Moisture-retentive but aerated • Evenly moist • Organic-leaning • Fine-medium
Temperature
Ideal: 18–28 °C • Avoid below: 10 °C
Humidity
Moist 50–60 %
Growth habit
evergreen shrub/tree
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 100 cm • Max. spread: 60 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Cordyline fruticosa
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: “% dry” is the trigger before watering again; lower % stays more evenly moist.
- Potting mix: one-line profile (structure/drainage • moisture buffer • base • particle size).
- Temperature: “Ideal” comfort range; “Avoid below” 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, whether stake, pole, or trellis improves structure and size.
- Growth speed: fast/average/slow under decent indoor conditions—expectations, 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.
Can Cordyline fruticosa 'Conga' be grown outdoors in European climates?
Summer outdoors onlyMore outdoor growing details
Move outside once nights stay above
12°C
Bring under cover below
10°C
Best outdoors in
Warm summer patio, Sheltered urban spot
It can spend warm months outside, but it should go back under cover before cool nights return.
Outdoor note
Best outdoor fit
- Best outdoors in: Warm summer patio, Sheltered urban spot
- Best grown in: Better in container
- Works best as: Summer patio container, Bright terrace accent
Timing
- Move outside once nights stay above: 12°C
- Bring under cover below: 10°C
- Before moving outdoors: Start in bright shade and move towards gentler morning or late-day sun only after it settles.
- Seasonal timing: Move it outside once nights are staying above 12°C. Bring it back in before nights drop below 10°C.
Protection and winter
- Protection: Frost-free wintering indoors
- Protection note: Give it warmth, bright filtered light and shelter from strong wind. Outdoors works as a summer move, not as a cool-weather planting.
- Wintering: Overwinter bright, frost-free and out of draughts
- Winter protection: Bring indoors before cool nights and autumn chills
- Not a good fit for: Not suitable for exposed balconies, cold wind or abrupt full sun.
Outdoor conditions
- Drainage: Moist but well-drained
- Moisture outdoors: Evenly moist
- Wind exposure: Sheltered from wind
Plant Care Basics:
- Care basics , Main hub with links to all houseplant care guides.
- After delivery & first week , Unpacking, first placement, and early recovery.
- Light, How much light houseplants really need indoors.
- Watering , When to water and how to avoid root rot.
- Substrates & roots , Potting mixes and drainage for strong root systems.
- Humidity, When humidity matters and what actually helps.
- Fertilizing, Simple feeding routine without burning roots.
- Problems & pests, Yellow leaves, brown tips, bugs, and fixes that work.
- Semi-hydro , 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.