Bring Tropical Beauty Home with Cordyline Fruticosa
Looking to add a touch of the tropics to your home or garden? The Cordyline Fruticosa Live Plant, also known as the Ti Plant, is the perfect choice. This vibrant, low-maintenance plant is famous in Hawaii for its ability to bring good luck, and it’s sure to brighten any space, whether you live in a tropical paradise or a colder climate. With its striking foliage and easy-care nature, the Cordyline Fruticosa is a must-have for any plant lover.
This decorative plant is curated to grow up to 6 feet tall indoors, making it a stunning addition to any sun-filled room. Planted outdoors in growing zones 8 through 11, the Cordyline can be groomed as a small tree or shrub, reaching up to 8 feet tall. Enjoy its daring 1-foot-long mahogany leaves and hidden hues of hot pink, green, and cream within every leaf – a true feast for the eyes.
The Cordyline Fruticosa offers more than just vibrant foliage. Small, pale pink flowers accompany the rich, multicolor leaves for an impressive warm-weather display. The sturdy, evergreen, and glossy leaves are met by star-shaped delicate petals for a dazzling show, adding a touch of elegance to its bold appearance. You’ll get all the beauty without a lot of hassle.
The Ti plant does best in bright light as a houseplant. Outdoors, it prefers bright light to full sun and protection from wind. It handles dry and poor soil conditions but appreciates good, rich, well-drained soil inside or outside. Indoors, lightly fertilize with a liquid 20-20-20 fertilizer at half strength. Outdoors, apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in the spring. Remember, DO NOT over-water.
This Live Plant is approximately 25-30 inches in height and comes in a 2-gallon pot. For shipping, plants are carefully wrapped and fastened safely in our packaging without the container. It’s very adaptable, which makes it well-suited for the indoors. Its daring 1-foot long mahogany leaves and hidden hues of hot pink, green, and cream within every leaf make it even more eye-catching.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cordyline Fruticosa
- How tall will my Cordyline Fruticosa get? Indoors, expect it to reach up to 6 feet. Outdoors (zones 8-11), it can grow up to 8 feet.
- What kind of light does it need? Bright, indirect light indoors is ideal. Outdoors, provide bright light to full sun with wind protection.
- How often should I water my Ti plant? Avoid over-watering! Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
- Does it need fertilizer? Yes, fertilize lightly. Indoors, use a half-strength liquid 20-20-20 fertilizer. Outdoors, apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in the spring.
- What is the best soil for my Cordyline Fruticosa? It handles dry and poor soil but thrives in good, rich, well-drained soil.
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