Ti Plant (Kī)

Ti (kï in Hawaiian) is the common name for Cordyline fruticosa, which is found throughout tropical Asia, Australia, and the Pacific islands. There are approximately 20 species of Cordyline. Several other Cordyline species are grown in Hawai‘i, but they are less common and not usually referred to as ti. Ti commonly grows in moist, semi-shaded areas in wet valleys and forests on all the major Hawaiian islands except Kaho‘olawe. It is the most popular Cordyline species as an indoor potted plant and is used extensively by florists as cut green foliage for flower arrangements and decorative displays. It is also used as a food wrapping

• Botanical name: Cordyline fruticosa
• Origin: Tropical Southeast Asia, Eastern Australia and some pacific islands including Hawaii
• Flowering date: All Year
• Sun Exposure: Full Sun & Partial
• Height: 1-10 ft

Planting Instructions:

For outdoors, select a location with limited direct sunlight or filtered sunlight. Indoors, put the plant in a spot with plenty of bright indirect light. Plant it in soil that contains plenty of organic matter, is slightly acidic, and well-drained. Keep the soil moist but not saturated and water accordingly.

Soil Requirement:

Soil Ti plants grow best in deep, fertile, moist, acidic, well drained soils that are high in organic matter. Soil pH should be 5.5 to 6.5.

Water Requirement:

Ti grows well in areas with high rainfall. In dry locations, irrigation is required. Otherwise, growth is reduced, and many leaves turn yellow and fall off. Supplement natural rainfall with enough irrigation to supply at least 1 inch of water per week.