LIVE PLANT 1-2ft Cordyline fruticosa Auntie Lou - Ti Plant

Description: The plant that I ship is about 1-2 feet tall. Ti plant (Cordyline fruticosa) is a tropical broadleaf evergreen plant with colorful palm-like leaves. It can be grown as a landscape specimen in tropical climates but is more often grown as a potted houseplant. Beloved for their colorful, fast-growing and lasting foliage, there are ti plant cultivars with foliage in shades of pink, green, purple, red, and streaked variegated forms. The smooth, flexible, sword-shaped leaves are 1 to 2.5 feet long and about 4 to 6 inches wide on most varieties. In spring, outdoor plants may produce small six-petaled star-shaped florets on a dropping branched stem or panicle. The fragrant blooms can be white, pink, lavender, or yellow, Later in the season, 1-1/2-inch fleshy round berry fruits develop, in green, yellow, or red. If grown outdoors in the garden, ti plant is best planted in the spring, where it grows quickly to a maximum height of about 10 feet. As a potted plant, it reaches maturity in about two years, when it should be repotted, then requires repotting only every three to four years. Ti plant is moderately toxic to people and pets.1Common NameTi plant, good luck plant, Hawaiian ti plantBotanical NameCordyline fruticosa, formerlyCordyline terminalisFamilyAsparagaceaePlant TypeShrubMature Size2-10 ft. tall, 3–4 ft. wideSun ExposurePartialSoil TypeWell-drained, loamySoil pHAcidic, neutralBloom TimeSpringFlower ColorWhite, pink, yellow, purpleHardiness Zones10–12 (USDA)Native AreaAsia, Australia, Pacific IslandsToxicityToxic to people, toxic to pets 1Ti Plant CareIn tropical climates, such as in Hawaii where it is a popular garden plant, ti plant thrives nicely in a location with indirect sun and well-drained, loamy/sandy soil. To prepare a garden area for this plant, shovel and till to loosen the soil and remove weeds. Dense soils should be amended with organic material and gritty sand to improve drainage. Dig a hole twice as wide as the nursery container and just as deep. When planting, gently remove the ti plant from its pot—dust off any excess soil from its roots. Cut any damaged or dead roots, so all that is left of the root system is healthy, firm, and white. Place the root ball in the ground at the same depth it was growing in its nursery container, then firmly backfill with soil around the root ball. Water thoroughly immediately after planting. As a potted specimen, ti plant grows well in standard commercial potting mix, but remember that this plant likes a humid environment. You may need to artificially increase indoor humidity levels, especially in temperate climates during dry winter months. Adding a tray of pebbles with water under the pot can help increase humidity--but make sure the pot is well-draining. The plant cannot stand in water. closeup of ti plant The Spruce / Gyscha Rendyti plant foliage ti plant Tropical foliage with red Ti plant (Cordyline).LightGetting the light exposure right with ti plant is a little tricky, as full sun provides the best leaf color, but too much direct hot sunlight can cause browning of the tips and margins. Ti plant is considered a full-sun specimen (six hour or more per day), but when grown outdoors, it will benefit from being shaded during the hottest hours of the afternoon. It can, however, tolerate a location with bright filtered light for the entire day. But in low-light conditions, these plants may lose some of their bright color and become greener. When grown indoors, give ti plant a sunny window, if possible, or as much bright indirect light as you can. Here, too, it may be helpful to draw blinds during the hottest hours of the afternoon for plants growing in sunny windows, or the leaves may scorch. In a room that is not bright enough, you may need to supplement with artificial light to get the best possible foliage color for your indoor plants. SoilTi plants prefer slightly acidic soil that is fertile and well-drained. Sandy or loamy soil works well, provided it has plenty of organic matter. Avoid wet or hard clay and sites where there could be salt spray. If planted in an area that is too shady or soggy, roots and stems may rot, snail and slug damage may occur, and the plant will be susceptible to leaf spot.WaterAs a garden plant, ti plant grows best in soil that is kept moist but not constantly saturated. In its native environment, it's not uncommon for these plants to experience daily rainfall, though they will survive nicely if watered a couple of times each week during the growing season. In poorly draining soil, however, root rot can develop if there is too much rainfall. Make sure the soil is properly amended to drain well. Where natural rainfall is not enough, water deeply at the soil level to keep the foliage dry. Water regularly during the growing season—the traditional 1 inch per week is usually sufficient, which is best delivered in two equal waterings each week. Use a 2- to 6-inch deep layer of mulch, 4 inches from the trunk's base to keep the water from evaporating. In fall and winter, water more sparingly—once every two weeks may be sufficient. When growing ti plant indoors, wait for the top inch of soil to dry out, then water deeply until water runs out the drainage holes in the pot. Watering once a week is usually sufficient for potted plants. These plants are very sensitive to fluoride, so it's best to water them with rain water or bottled distilled water. Fluoridated water may cause the leaf tips and edges to turn brown. Temperature and HumidityThese plants cannot tolerate prolonged temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, so be careful not to place indoor specimens where they may experience drafts from windows or doors during the winter. While they can handle a brief chill of 30 degrees, ti plants grow best where temperatures stay in a steady range between 65 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit. If you've placed your houseplant outdoors for the summer, make sure to bring it inside before first frost. Like many tropical plants, the ti plant prefers a fairly humid environment. When growing them indoors in climates with dry winter air, it can help to set the pots on a shallow pebble-filled dish of water to increase humidity. Or, you can use a room humidifier to keep air moisture levels optimal. FertilizerWhen planted outside, feed ti plants once in the spring with a slow-release fertilizer that is well-balanced in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (8-8-8 or 10-10-10). Spread the fertilizer evenly around the soil at least one foot away from the plant's base. Water deeply. Potted plants should be fed monthly with a water-soluble balanced fertilizer. For the amount to use, follow the product label instructions. During the fall and winter, withhold feeding, as the plant slows its growth rate. Fertilizer that I include as an option is an excellent choice for professional growers or nurseries if you grow plant in a pot. I personally use it for all my plants. It has polymer coating to allow slow release during 8-9 months evenly. You don't have to worry about repotting the plant for about 1 year or worry about burning plant with your regular over the counter fertilizer. You need about 3-4oz per 3 gal pot or 4-5oz per 5 gal pot. GUARANTEED ANALYSIS F1877Total Nitrogen (N)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15%8.0% Ammoniacal Nitrogen7.0% Nitrate NitrogenAvailable Phosphate (P2O5)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9%Soluble Potash (K2O)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12%Magnesium (Mg)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3%0.8% Water Soluble Magnesium (Mg)Sulfur (S)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9%5.93% Combined Sulfur (S)Boron (B). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.02%Copper (Cu). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.05%0.05% Water Soluble Copper (Cu)Iron (Fe)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.46%0.08% Water Soluble Iron (Fe)0.005% Chelated Iron (Fe)Manganese (Mn)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.06%0.05% Water Soluble Manganese (Mn)Molybdenum (Mo)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.02%Zinc (Zn). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.05%0.017% Water Soluble Zinc (Zn)Derived from: Polymer-Coated: Ammonium Nitrate,Ammonium Phosphate, Potassium Sulfate, MagnesiumSulfate, Sodium Borate, Iron Phosphate, Iron EDTA,Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Molybdate, Zinc Sulfate;Copper Sulfate, Zinc Oxide Pictures show adult plant and its possible applications.The pot is not included. Root ball of the plant comes in a plastic poly bag, sealed to maintain moisture for the 3 days that the plant is in transit.Height of the plants is measured from the base of the root ball.No returns, refunds or exchanges

Price: 30 USD

Location: West Palm Beach

End Time: 2024-05-05T04:17:02.000Z

Shipping Cost: 25 USD