Blue Dracaena, Cordyline indivisa, Seeds (Tropical Evergreen)
Cordyline indivisais very distinctive. The species can be distinguished from all other Cordyline species by its very broad blue-grey leaves and its smaller, tightly compacted inflorescence (cluster of flowers arranged on a stem) which is produced from beneath the foliage. It forms a stout tree up to 26 feettall, with a trunk from 1 to 2.5 feet in diameter.
The stem is usually unbranched or has very few branches. The leaves are 3 to 6 feet long and to 1 foot wide. The foliage, which droops with age, is blue-green and shaped like a broad sword with a broad and conspicuous midrib which is often tinged red, orange-red or golden. The flowers stem from a panicle that arises from the base of the growing points underneath the leaves.
Foliage: Blue-green and shaped like a broad sword. Flower: Small fragrant white flowers
Flower: Small fragrant white flowers in dense panicles to 5.5 feet long.
Other Names: Mountain Cabbage Tree, Blue or Broad-leaved Cabbage Tree, Giant Torbay Palm, Toi
Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade. They prefer good light, but in very hot areas gives them some protection from direct sun, under the canopy of palms or trees is perfect.
Drought Tolerance: Moderate to High
Water: Moderate, Once established, needs only occasional watering.
Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Will grow in any well-drained soil but prefers deep humus-rich free draining. They do not like water-logged conditions.
Uses Container, Houseplant, Poolside, Seacoast Exposure, Specimen or group.
I do not have an indoor garden so I am waiting until spring to plant. I will try planting closer to Feb or March in small pods watering with spray bottle, and slowly introduce the plants to outdoor conditions.