Product Description:
Familiarly known as ti plant, Cordyline terminalis is a tropical stunner with large leaves ranging in color from variegated pale pinks and greens to purple or deep red, depending on the species. Native to the tropical climates of Hawaii and other Pacific islands. Often grown as a color-ful annual in the summer garden, the fancy leaves of Chocolate Queen make it an ideal container plant or garden specimen. As they mature, the leaves become even more spectacular when the brilliant tones of chocolate show their full glory.
Light:
Full sun or partial sun is good for their best growth. Locations for your fern is near a north or east facing window.
Watering:
It is important to keep the soil continuously moist. Reduce watering during the winter and water your plant whenever the soil surface starts to feel dry.
Fertilizer:
Moderate feeders under warmth and high light. Feed with a balanced fertilizer no higher than a 15-15-15 at
regular intervals through it active growing season. Discontinue during the winter.
Soil:
Cordyline needs a rich, well-drained high-quality potting mix with a pH of 6 to 6.5.
Humidity:
Best to maintain humidity above 50% although it will tolerate lower levels without harm.
Temperature:
Ti thrives in temperatures above 62 degrees Fahrenheit
Dos and Don’ts after receiving the plant :
- Do not re-pot the plant immediately after receiving. We’ve taken care of that with better pot and rich soil.
- Keep the plant in indirect sunlight for 5 to 8 days.
- Always check the soil moisture and keep the plant hydrated all time. Do not over water it.
Propagating and Repotting Cordyline:
To propagate cordyline, you simply need to cut 3- to 5-inch sections from the stems of a mature cordyline. Then, prune the leaves from the cutting and place them in a layer of sand. The eyes of the stems will then grow shoots. When the shoots have at least four leaves, you can repot them.
When repotting, it’s important to use a potting soil that holds onto moisture. There should also be a drainage hole at the bottom.
Pruning:
A mature, well-trimmed plant should have stems of various heights, up to 3 feet to 4 feet (some stems can go much higher), and be clothed in leaves to the soil level. Over time, cordylines tend to become leggy, so you may want to trim back individual stems in a staggered pattern to keep the plant full.
