Ti plants are tall and have many garden forms, differing in leaf colors. When a tree lives in open ground, it very quickly becomes a palm tree. But as an indoor ornamental flower, with proper care, C. terminalis retains leaves to the very base and grows very slowly, not blooming in a flowerpot.
Ti Plants Care
Cordyline terminalis



Commonly known simply as the Ti plant, Cordyline terminalis is an evergreen flowering plant of the asparagus family. Its homeland is the tropics of Southeast Asia, Papua New Guinea, Melanesia, northeast Australia, and the islands of the Indian Ocean and Polynesia.
How to Care for the Plant

Water

Watering must be regular during the active growing season. In autumn, reduce it to moderate and water carefully. The plant needs high humidity, so it requires regular spraying in the summer.

Pruning

You may prune unattractive stems at the beginning of the growth period in spring.

Fertilizer

Feed the plants once a week with a fertilizer for deciduous plants in spring and summer. In winter, feed no more than once a month.

Sunlight

Ti plant grows in the southern forests, so she needs bright diffused light. In winter, it is better to place the plant by a window facing south; in summer - facing east or west.

Soil

You need nutritious, slightly acidic soil (about pH 6) for planting. You can buy the mixture in the store or prepare it yourself from the following components: 1 part of peat, sand, leafy, peat soil, and humus and 3 parts of garden soil.

Propagation

Reproduce Ti plants by seeds, root suckers, parts of stems, and apical cuttings.

Temperature

The temperature during the summer period is in the range of 68-77 °F (20-25 °C).

Container

The plants can grow in a container, but you must ensure they are large enough.

Fun fact

The plant has a varied culture of domestic use - from spiritual rituals to traditional medicine.

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