CORDYLINE 'Red Edge' in jar - Terrarium plant - Aquaflora

CORDYLINE 'Red Edge' it is a tropical plant belonging to the family of Asparagaceae, native to the wet regions of the South Pacific. In nature it grows in bright but protected environments, often long wetlands and forest margins, developing the characteristic Red coloring on leaf edges As a response to a good bright exposure.

It's a plant growing growth, non-aquatic, and for this reason it is ideal for Terrariums, paludaries and open aquariums, where it can develop out of the water while maintaining its decorative appearance.

Appearance and color

The Cordyline Red Edge presents:

• Loans elongated and lanceolate

• Intense green color with Flaming red margins

• Elegant and vertical bearing

• Strong tropical and scenographic effect

Red coloring is more intense with Adequate light and balanced nutrition.

Terrarium use

In the terrarium the Cordyline Red Edge is particularly suitable for:

• Tropical and subtropical terrariums

• Preparations for reptiles and amphibians

• Wet environments with good ventilation

Provides:

• vertical structure

• shadow zones

• Natural shelters

• Visual enrichment thanks to the chromatic contrast

Use in the marsh

In the paludarium it must be placed exclusively:

• in the Emerged area

• With roots in wet but well-drained substrate

It is perfect for:

• Earth / water transitions

• Internal lake edges

• Natural tropical compositions

Use in the aquarium

It can only be used in:

• Open aquariums

• With radical apparatus in a wet area and aerial part out of the water

It is not suitable for completely submerged cultivation.

Ideal positioning

• Terrarium or village background

• Well lit areas but not extreme direct light

• As a focal point or chromatic contrast element

Lighting

• Light average

• Terrarium works well with phytostimulant lamps

• Good lighting favors the Intense red borders

• Tolerate moderate light, but less accentuated colors

Substrate

• Nourishing and draining substrate

• Soil for tropical or palustradi plants

• Avoid prolonged water stagnation

Humidity and irrigation

• Love environments wet

• Substrate always slightly wet

• Useful nebulisations in terrarium

• Do not tolerate the prolonged drought

Temperature

• Ideal: 22 - 28 ° C

• Suffer low temperatures

• Suitable for heated terrariums

Maintenance

• Resistant and stable plant

• Does not require frequent pruning

• Orderly growth

• Light fertilization to maintain intense colors

The CORDYLINE 'Red Edge' It is an excellent choice for those who want a plant Decorative, tropical and impact, perfect for enhancing terrariums and paludariums with a decisive touch.