Some species in this group havefragrant flowersfollowed by berries.
Cordyline grows best as a perennial plant in warmer climates and an annual plant in cooler climates.
Note that this plant is toxic to dogs and cats.
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Ti needs bright light, but avoid direct sunlight in unhabituated plants.
Soil
Cordyline needs a rich, well-drained, and high-qualitypotting mixwith a pH of 6-6.5.
Water
Ti plantsprefer to be watered when the surface of the soil feels dry.
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Water until it starts to run out of the drainage holes.
Do not put the drained water back into the plant.
Fertilizer
These plants can be fed in the spring with slow-release pellets.
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you could feed the plant weekly during the growing season with a liquid20-20-20 fertilizerat half-strength.
Do not fertilize during the winter.
Temperature and Humidity
Ti thrives in temperatures above 62 degrees Fahrenheit and prefers a high-humidity environment.
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Avoid putting the plant near a cold draft like a window.
Propagating Cordyline
Propagating ti is typically done withstem cuttings.
How to Encourage More Blooms
Cordyline prefers ideal conditions to bloom.
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However, consider adding gibberellic acid to your cordylines to improve the quantity of blooms.
This hormone reportedly helps tropical plants to flower better and can be easily found at garden centers.
Here’s how to fix a leaf issue, plus one other issue to watch for.
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Browning Tips
This is a common problem with many houseplants, including indoor-grown cordyline.
However, another issue could be the salts and fluoride in the tap water used to moisten the plant.
you’ve got the option to also switch to distilled or bottled water orharvest rainwaterfor plants.
Leaves Turning Yellow
A second common problem with houseplants like cordyline is the yellowing of leaves.
Most plants naturally shed older yellow leaves.
It needs indirect bright light rather than harsh rays directly on the leaves.
Yellow leaves could also mean your plant is in a spot where there are frequent temperature fluctuations.
Allow the leaves to drop and see how the plant fares in another spot.
Unfortunately, you may not be able to save a cordyline plant with root rot.
Growing Too Large
Cordyline has a vigorous root system and deep taproot.
If a cordyline grows too large for comfort, it may need to be transplanted to a better spot.
Cordyline plants must be kept warm and they need a lot of bright but indirect light.
Cordyline plants come back yearly as outdoor perennials only in warmer, humid climates.
Elsewhere the plants are considered annuals or grown indoors.
Cordyline can be grown indoors or outdoors.
Cordyline will bring color to both your indoor and outdoor gardens and it’s very easy to maintain.
For example, in Hawaii, cordyline is planted around homes to bring good luck to the homeowners.
Cordyline anddracaenaplants are often confused because they look alike with nearly identical spiky leaves.
it’s possible for you to tell the difference by the color of the roots.
Cordyline plants have white roots anddracaenahave orange roots.
Cordyline - Ti Plant.
Using Gibberellic Acid and Ethephon to Induce Flowers on Tropical Foliage Plants.University of Florida Extension.
How to Grow Cordyline.Royal Horticultural Society.
Are Cordylines and Dracaenas the Same?The International Cordyline Society.
