Slender palm lily (Cordyline stricta)
Care, watering, light and tips for Slender palm lily on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Indirect light
- Temperature: 10–35 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Slender palm lily
Cordyline stricta, commonly known as the Slender Palm Lily, is an eye-catching evergreen shrub perfect for adding a tropical touch to interiors or warm gardens. Its long, narrow, glossy dark green leaves spiral around a woody stem, creating an elegant, upright silhouette. It's an excellent accent plant in large pots or as part of a landscape design in subtropical climates.
Native range
Australia (New South Wales and Queensland)
Care tips
It prefers bright, indirect light; intense direct sunlight can scorch its leaves. Keep the soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging, allowing the top layer to dry slightly between waterings. Use a well-draining, organic-rich potting mix. A common mistake is insufficient humidity, which can lead to brown leaf tips, especially indoors.
How to save a dying Slender palm lily
- Warning signs
- Lower leaves yellow/brown, wilting; dry, crispy tips; stunted growth. Indicates water stress or low humidity.
- First aid
- Check soil moisture. Water if dry, but avoid waterlogging. Increase humidity with misting or pebble tray.
- What kills it
- Overwatering causing root rot, or prolonged extreme dryness. Also, insufficient light or cold drafts.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't completely rotten. Act quickly by correcting watering and humidity.