Hawaiian Ti Plant Care Guide
If you’ve been to the tropics, you’ve surely seen one of these plants. After all, how you can miss their bright colored foliage?! And how can you not want that pop of color in your home?! Read on to learn how to properly care for your tropical Hawaiian Ti plant.
Why People Love This Plant
Native to tropical places such as Australia and Asia the Hawaiian Ti plant makes a statement wherever it is planted! Just look at its bright glowing pink foliage. I can say without a doubt, that this is my favorite field to watch, when the sun hits that perfect angle and lights up the foliage. It is stunning. As if this cordylines colors weren’t enough it’s also known as a good luck plant!
Your Guide to Care
Care: Fairly Easy
Light: If indoors, bright to medium light. The brighter the light the stronger the colors. If outdoors, aim for partial/shaded sunlight. Direct sunlight will cause the plant to dry out quickly, possibly leading to drought and the leaves burning. This plant is not drought tolerant, so direct sun should be limited or avoided.
Water: The Hawaiian Ti plant prefers to have moist soil, so water when the top of the soil feels dry. If you notice brown tips it could be from the water you’re using as Ti plants are sensitive to fluoride. You can leave the water on the counter overnight or try using distilled water.
Temperature: 65 to 90F is their ideal range. They cannot tolerate any temperatures below 50F.
Humidity: Hawaiian Ti plants love humid environments!
Feeding: Fertilize your Ti plant once a month during spring and summer, then once every two months after.
Bonus
If you notice your Hawaiian Ti plants colors are not as bright as they should be check on these three things: is your plant getting enough light? Is the temperature too low? Is it time to fertilize?
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