Annuals
Cordyline indivisa
Green spike plant
Long, narrow green leaves form a clean upright accent above lower-growing flowers. Often sold as Dracaena spikes, this familiar container plant supplies height and structure without competing with colorful blooms. Its size is strongly influenced by the container and length of the growing season.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun to part shade
- Mature size
- 24–36 in. in seasonal containers tall × 15–18 in. wide
- Water
- Moderate; well-drained soil
- Bloom
- Grown for foliage
- Life cycle
- Annual accent or overwintered container plant locally
Sizes & prices
- 3.5"$4.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Wet soil
- Avoid saturated potting mix.
Seasonal interest
- Garden uses
- Upright centerpiece in pots, urns and mixed planters.
- Habit
- Upright, arching foliage.
Growing & care
- Pruning
- Remove damaged or yellowing lower leaves; routine tip pruning is unnecessary.
- Planting
- Place toward the center or back of a mixed container.
- Winter
- Bring containers into a bright, frost-free space before freezing weather.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: Proven Winners · Retail promotion with attribution
Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.