- Low Maintenance, Variegated Foliage
- Bright Indirect Light
- Mature Height 3 - 6 feet
- Water Needs - Consistently Moist
Cordyline fruticosa ‘Calypso Queen’ can enhance both your indoor plant collection and outdoor living space. Its richly-hued red foliage is strappy and long, giving the plant a regal and commanding appearance. The sturdy, tree-like stem requires no staking and supports the lush, elongated leaves. ‘Calypso Queen’ grows at a moderate rate to a height of 3-4 feet at maturity.
Best Locations for Growing Calypso Queen Cordyline
‘Calypso Queen’ can serve as a striking floor plant or be pruned back to suit tabletops, desks, or shelves. It appreciates high humidity but can tolerate typical home levels of 30-40% during the winter months. This plant is well-suited for high-traffic areas like halls or entryways due to its durability and resistance to occasional brushing. Cordyline is non-toxic and is also one of the best air-purifying plants for indoor environments.
Calypso Queen Cordyline Sunlight Requirements
This plant thrives in indirect bright light to low light conditions. Avoid direct sunlight to maintain the deep color of the foliage. An east-facing window provides ideal conditions with its morning sunlight and lower light during the hottest part of the day.
Calypso Queen Cordyline Care
Repot ‘Calypso Queen’ every 2-3 years, as it does not handle being root-bound well. An all-purpose indoor potting mix with ample perlite or vermiculite ensures good root development and drainage.
Moving the plant outdoors in the summer can offer a respite from the drying effects of air conditioning and low light levels. Acclimate the plant gradually to its new outdoor environment over a week or more to prevent foliage bleaching from strong light. Choose a location with shade or filtered sunlight during the hottest part of the day to avoid leaf scorch. Bring the plant indoors when nighttime temperatures drop to the mid- to low 50s °F.
Watering Calypso Queen Cordyline
Water when the top 1-2 inches of soil have dried. In summer, this may be once or twice a week, depending on humidity levels and pot size. In winter, reduce watering to every 10-14 days. Brown tips on the foliage may indicate low humidity. Use a misting bottle or place the pot on a humidity tray to increase atmospheric moisture.
Calypso Queen Cordyline Information
| Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light |
| Mature Height: 3 - 6 feet |
| Mature Spread: 2 - 3 feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Foliage Color(s): Pink, Red, And Green |
| Watering: Consistently Moist |
| Features: Low Maintenance, Variegated Foliage |
| Common Name: Calypso Queen Cordyline |
| Other Name(s): Calypso Queen |
| Scientific Name: Cordyline fruticosa 'Calypso Queen' |
- SKU:
- CORDYLINE_CALYPSO.QUEEN
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations