This long-lived broadleaf evergreen has thin, lance-shaped leaves that can grow up to 30 inches long and 6 inches wide. The young leaves are pinkish red, but they eventually turn deep green. Red berries follow fragrant, white to pale lavender blooms that bloom in panicles up to 12″ long in the summer. Yet, indoor plants rarely bear flowers or fruits. The plant loses its bottom leaves as it ages. In Hawaii, this plant’s leaves have been utilized to form hula skirts and edible rhizomes. Plants with colorful or variegated foliage are examples of varieties seen in commerce.
Care
In warmer climates, tropical cordyline is a hardy outdoor perennial plant, but in colder climes, it is an annual. It is a lovely low-maintenance evergreen shrub with many vibrant and bright variants. Your indoor and outdoor gardens will both be colored by t, and it’s quite simple to maintain.
The term kordyle, which means “club,” is a reference to the plant’s robust root structure and gives the name Cordyline its Greek origin. If you’ve grown cordyline outdoors in a raised garden bed, the roots may occasionally become so big that they disturb nearby plants.
Light
Although cordyline loves the sun over the shade, you must be careful about how much light your plant receives. Ti needs strong light, but uninhabited plants should be protected from intense sunshine. And while cordylines with other colored leaves could appreciate strong indirect or filtered sunshine, those with green leaves often thrive in direct light.
Soil
A rich, well-drained, premium potting mix with a pH of 6-6.5 is required for cordyline.
Water
Ti plants prefer to have their soil moistened when the surface feels dry. Water until the drainage holes begin to overflow. Do not reuse the water that has been drained from the plant.
Fertilizer
Slow-release pellets can be used to feed these plants in the spring. Throughout the growing season, you can feed the plant once a week with a liquid 20-20-20 fertilizer diluted to half its strength. Winter is the wrong time to fertilize.
Temperature and Humidity
Ti flourishes in environments with high humidity and temperatures above 62 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep the plant away from areas with chilly draughts, such as windows. As they are tropical plants, consider increasing the temperature and humidity if you notice leaf drop.
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