Ti
Cordyline fruticosa
Also listed as Cordyline terminalis, Dracaena terminalis
Also known as Ti Plant, Ti Leaf, Palm Lily
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Ti is a tropical shrub prized for its dramatic, colorful foliage in shades of red, pink, purple, and green. It thrives indoors or in warm climates and makes an excellent ornamental houseplant or landscape accent.
Why grow it
Ti offers more dramatic foliage color range than many tropical houseplants, with cultivars spanning deep reds, purples, and variegated patterns. It tolerates low to moderate indoor light better than many comparable ornamentals and adapts to container cultivation, making it suitable for both interior and warm-climate landscape use where structural interest and color are desired year-round.
Watch out for
Ti can become leggy indoors without pruning and may drop lower leaves if light is insufficient or humidity drops sharply. It prefers consistently moist (not waterlogged) soil and may struggle in cold drafts or temperature swings below 60 degrees Fahrenheit, requiring careful siting near heating or cooling vents.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asparagaceae
Native Range
Pacific Islands
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Ti is a tropical shrub prized for its dramatic, colorful foliage in shades of red, pink, purple, and green. It thrives indoors or in warm climates and makes an excellent ornamental houseplant or landscape accent.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Ti grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Ti offers more dramatic foliage color range than many tropical houseplants, with cultivars spanning deep reds, purples, and variegated patterns. It tolerates low to moderate indoor light better than many comparable ornamentals and adapts to container cultivation, making it suitable for both interior and warm-climate landscape use where structural interest and color are desired year-round.
Watch out for
Ti can become leggy indoors without pruning and may drop lower leaves if light is insufficient or humidity drops sharply. It prefers consistently moist (not waterlogged) soil and may struggle in cold drafts or temperature swings below 60 degrees Fahrenheit, requiring careful siting near heating or cooling vents.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asparagaceae
Native Range
Pacific Islands
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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