Botanical Name: Cordyline fruticosa 'Calypso Queen' Common Name(s): Calypso Queen, Description: Bring a pop of color to your plant collection! These deep purple and pink Cordylines are simple to take care of and can grow to be quite big. Cordylines are in the dracaena family, so they like medium to bright indirect light - avoid direct sunlight as it can burn their leaves. They like their soil moist (but not soggy) at all times, but can tolerate a bit of drought if you're not the most attentive plant parent. Water less in the winter. They prefer distilled or rain water, or tap water that has been left out overnight - chemicals in fresh tap water can harm their leaves and root systems. ✓ Free Shipping · ✓ Carefully Packed Live Plant · ✓ Ships Across the Continental U.S. · ✓ 48-Hour Live-Arrival GuaranteeNatural variation expected with live plants Botanical Label Common name: Cordyline 'Calypso Queen' Light: Adapts low to bright, indirect Water: when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry. Difficulty: Beginner-friendly. Growth style: Strappy, often colorful leaves on an upright cane. Mature size: Grows into a fuller plant over time — mature size can vary by growing conditions. Lifespan: Can live for many years with regular care — varies by growing conditions. Pet safety: Not pet-safe — toxic to cats and dogs if eaten. Keep out of reach of pets. Best for: Shelves, desks, and bright corners. Vibe/personality: A characterful foliage houseplant. Curator's Note: Cordyline 'Calypso Queen' is grown for its strappy, often colorful leaves on an upright cane — a tough, upright foliage plant (Dracaena) grown for its strappy leaves; sensitive to fluoride and salts in tap water. It brings a fresh, living accent to a bright spot indoors. Continue the Collection Browse more tropical houseplants → Shop more tropical houseplants → Browse all live plants → Why It Belongs in Your Collection Eye-catching strappy, often colorful leaves on an upright cane A characterful, rewarding houseplant Approachable, houseplant-friendly care Adds a fresh, leafy feel to a room Grows fuller and more established over time A lovely pick for a gift or your own collection Care Notes from the Greenhouse Light: Cordyline 'Calypso Queen' adapts from low to bright, indirect light — brighter light gives fuller growth. Avoid intense, direct sun. Watering: Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry — Cordyline 'Calypso Queen' likes to dry out a bit between waterings and dislikes soggy soil. Water less in winter. Humidity: Average household humidity is fine; it appreciates a little extra but doesn't need it. Temperature: Typical room temperatures (about 65–80°F). Keep it away from cold drafts and hot, dry vents. Soil: A good, well-draining potting mix in a pot with a drainage hole. Fertilizer: Feed lightly with a balanced houseplant fertilizer in spring and summer; pause in winter. Good to know: Sensitive to fluoride and salts — brown leaf tips are common; use filtered, distilled, or rainwater if you can. Care tip: Give it the right light and consistent watering, and Cordyline 'Calypso Queen' stays full and healthy. Best Display Spots A lower-light corner: it tolerates it better than most. Shelf or plant stand: an easy, leafy accent. Desk or tabletop: a fresh touch of green. Living-room corner: a calm, green accent. Office with good light: low-fuss greenery. Best For / Think Twice If Best for: Lower-light rooms and offices Beginners who want easy greenery People who love characterful foliage Shelves, desks, and brightening a corner Think twice if: Homes with pets that may chew leaves — it is toxic People who tend to overwater — it dislikes soggy soil Spots with harsh, direct sun all day Anyone wanting a totally hands-off plant Botanical Exhibit Notes Cordyline 'Calypso Queen' is a tough, upright foliage plant (Dracaena) grown for its strappy leaves; sensitive to fluoride and salts in tap water. It does best in anything from low to bright, indirect light — the right light keeps it full and healthy. It adapts to normal household humidity, which makes it easy to place. It is considered toxic to cats and dogs, so it's best kept out of reach of pets. With steady care it can live and grow for years indoors, though its size and look can vary depending on growing conditions. Shipped Fresh from Florida to Your Home Florida Plant ships across the United States. Your plant ships from Florida and California, USA, carefully packed in its nursery pot with soil unless noted. Orders dispatch within 1–4 business days, early in the week so plants don't sit over a weekend in transit. During cold weather, orders to colder areas are sent with a heat pack, and we may hold delivery to very cold areas until it's safe to ship. Every plant is backed by our 48-hour live-arrival guarantee — contact us within 48 hours of delivery with photos if there's an issue. Because this is a live plant, each one is unique — size, fullness, color, and shape vary naturally, and minor cosmetic imperfections can happen. Give your plant a little time to settle in after it arrives. Plant Questions, Answered How often should I water Cordyline 'Calypso Queen'?Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry. It prefers to dry out a little between waterings rather than stay soggy. What kind of light does Cordyline 'Calypso Queen' need?Cordyline 'Calypso Queen' adapts from low to bright, indirect light — brighter light gives fuller growth. Avoid intense, direct sun. Is Cordyline 'Calypso Queen' pet safe?No. Cordyline 'Calypso Queen' is considered toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, so keep it out of reach of pets. Why does my dracaena have brown leaf tips?Usually fluoride or salts in tap water, or dry air. Switch to filtered or distilled water, keep it lightly watered, and trim the brown tips.
