Dracaena Cordyline Chocolate
Cordyline Chocolate is a striking ornamental foliage plant known for its deep chocolate-colored leaves and air-purifying qualities.
Habit
Perennial
Height
3–5 ft
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-draining sandy-loam
Shade
Partial
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Southeast Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical & Subtropical
Temperature (°)
18–30°C
Humidity (%)
50–80%
Potting media
Peat + Perlite
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK (10:10:10)
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
2–4 kg
Flowering Time
Seasonal (rare)
Soil Ph level
6.0–6.5
Water Ph level
6.0–7.0
Soil EC
1–2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental only
NPK ratio
3:30:15 PM
life Span
5–10 years
Health Benefits
Improves indoor air quality
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 25% perlite, 25% bark
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2–3 weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Root Rot, Anthracnose, Mealybugs, Spider Mites.
Dark brown to black spots with yellow halos on leaves, Wilting with soft, mushy roots, Dark, sunken lesions on leaves and stems, White, cottony clusters on stems and leaves, Fine webbing with stippling on leaves.
Remove and destroy affected leaves, improve air circulation, Improve soil drainage, avoid overwatering, Prune affected areas, apply copper-based fungicides, Insecticidal soap, neem oil, Insecticidal soap, increase humidity, neem oil.
Fungicides with chlorothalonil, Fungicides with mefenoxam, Fungicides with copper hydroxide, Insecticides with imidacloprid, Miticides with abamectin.