Light. Ti plant grows in full sun, partial shade or full shade. Leaf color depends on the cultivar.
Water. Water often while it establishes. Keep it lightly moist but never soggy, since overwatering leads to disease.
Soil and feeding. It adapts to slightly acidic to slightly alkaline sand, clay or loam. Feed a few times a year to keep leaf color strong.
Size. Grows to about 5 ft; ti plants can reach 10 ft. Space plants 3–5 ft apart.
Problems to watch. Mealybugs and mites can attack; treat with Insecticidal Soap. Nematodes, leaf spot and fluoride damage are other issues.
Good to know. It is sensitive to temperatures below 50°F. Stem cuttings root easily. The sap can irritate skin, and the plant is toxic to dogs and cats if eaten.
Sources: UF/IFAS EDIS FPS141/FP141: Cordyline fruticosa: Ti Plant · NC State Extension Plant Toolbox: Cordyline fruticosa
