Red Sister Cordyline (Cordyline fruticosa ‘Red Sister’) is the boldest upright color plant in the South Florida palette — glowing burgundy-pink foliage on a vertical, architectural frame. Where most color plants mound low, Red Sister rises, which makes it the go-to for adding height and drama to entry beds and tropical compositions.
Why Florida Customers Choose Us
Red Sister Breakdown
Appearance:
Long, broad leaves that emerge hot pink and deepen to rich burgundy-purple, carried in rosettes atop upright canes.
The two-tone effect between new and mature growth is constant.
Growth Rate:
Moderate.
Size:
Typically 4–6 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide; controllable with cane pruning.
Sunlight Requirements:
Bright filtered light to part sun for the richest color.
Morning sun is ideal; harsh all-afternoon sun can bleach leaves.
Water Needs:
Moderate.
Evenly moist, well-drained soil; mulch well in sandy beds.
Soil Preferences:
Rich, well-draining soil with organic matter.
Maintenance:
Low.
Cut leggy canes back in spring — they re-sprout below the cut, producing a fuller plant. Remove faded lower leaves as they age out.
Landscape Use:
Vertical color accents in entry beds, groupings of three among green foliage, poolside plantings, and containers.
Vivid against a backdrop of clusia or paired with Gold Mound for maximum contrast.
Climate Tolerance:
USDA zones 10–11.
Protect from frost and drying winter winds; thrives in heat and humidity.
One cluster of Red Sisters can change a bed from pleasant to striking — it’s the exclamation point of the tropical plant palette, and it never stops being burgundy.
Florida Delivery Available
We have in-stock Red Sister ready to ship throughout Florida. Multiple sizes available with professional installation options. Order online or text/call 561-898-2028 for expert advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Plant & Care for Red Sister in Florida
Choose Sun + Spacing
Most Florida plants prefer full to partial sun. Check mature width and space accordingly so plants don’t crowd as they fill in.
Dig Wide, Not Deep
Dig a hole 2–3x wider than the container and slightly shallow. This encourages roots to spread outward into native soil.
Plant at Proper Height
Remove from the pot, loosen circling roots, and plant with the root ball level to slightly above grade.
Water to Establish
Water deeply right after planting. For the first 10–14 days, consistent moisture is critical—don’t let the root ball dry out.
Mulch + Light Maintenance
Apply 2–3 inches of mulch (keep off the stem). Once settled, light trimming encourages fuller growth.
Professional Installation Available: Not comfortable planting yourself? We offer expert installation services throughout Florida. Our team has 15+ years of experience ensuring your plants thrive. Call 561-898-2028 to add installation to your order.
What Florida Customers Say
After scouring the internet for reviews for Landscapers I came across Dino's Palms and sure glad I did! The owner's husband and wife came and were very helpful picking out everything we wanted! We made a deal on doing my entire property and they personally came with a crew to install in one day! The plants were healthy and beautiful and the price for everything was much cheaper than anyone else!
Dino's Palms did an amazing job with delivering and installation of my new calusia. Their plants are very affordable and I highly recommend them.
Bought three plants from this company, Dino and his wife are very helpful and pretty good delivery speed if you live in West Palm Beach (free delivery). The plants are healthy, vibrant, and very well established and much better than the product you find online or via Home Depot. You get more plant for the money and the deals are pretty good. Once you buy one plant, you'll be impressed and purchase more.
