How to Plant a Ti Plant
The Hawaiian Ti plant, or cordyline, is a tropical plant grown mostly as a houseplant. It does not tolerate cold well and can be grown outdoors only in areas where the temperatures stay above 50 degrees. The Ti plant is called the good luck plant in Hawaii because it is believed to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits. Ti will grow 3 to 5 feet tall as a houseplant. It has maroon to green or variegated leaves. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Ti plant
- Container with drain holes
- Potting soil
- Compost
- Tropical plant fertilizer
- Spray bottle
Instructions
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Prepare the soil in a container 6 to 12 inches in diameter, depending on the size plant you purchased. Mix 1 part compost to 3 parts good-quality potting soil and fill the pot about halfway.
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Adjust the height of the soil to place the plant so that it will be at the same level it was in the container you purchased it in. Place the plant in your new container, gently spreading the roots. Add enough soil to cover the root ball and water. This will compact the soil around the roots so no air pockets form.
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Continue to fill the pot with soil until it is an inch from the top; then, press the soil down firmly. Water to moisten the soil and place the pot a few feet from a sunny window. This plant should get at least four hours of light a day.
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Keep the soil moist but not soggy until you see growth. Apply a tropical plant fertilizer according to the manufacturer's directions.
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Water well once a week but don't let the soil dry out. A rule of thumb: If the top of the soil feels dry, water the plant. Keep Ti away from drafts, such as a door to the outside where cold air may rush in or an open window in the winter.
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Mist with a water bottle once a week, as Ti like humidity. If you live in a very cold area and have heat on all winter, mist two or three times a week, depending on how dry your house gets.
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Tips & Warnings
If you water with chlorinated water, you may notice the leaves getting brown tips. Add dolomite to the soil to increase pH, or water with filtered or bottled water.
