Plant Identification: Hawaiian Ti Plant Care Tips
I got this plant, and it was listed as Tropical Foliage. Since I brought it home, it’s looked pretty down. So I’m trying to figure out what it is so I can better take care of it. Help please! Thank you!
Hi Sarah,
Your plant is a Hawaiian Ti Plant (Cordyline terminalis). It’s also called a Hawaiian Good Luck plant.
A Ti plant requires bright, indirect light, but no direct sun. Proper watering is the most difficult part of taking care of a Ti Plant. The soil needs to be moist but never soggy and should never totally dry out. If your regular water contains fluoride, chlorine, or passes through a water softener, it will damage the leaves of a Ti plant. Fluoride toxicity is especially harmful, causing brown leaf tips. Feed a Ti plant monthly in the spring and summer with a liquid or slow release plant food diluted to 1/2 the recommended strength. Never use a fertilizer that contains fluoride.
You can read all my care tips in the Popular Houseplant section of the website.
These plants are considered poisonous and should be kept away from pets and children. Read more about common plants that are poisonous in Don’t Feed Me To Your Cat! A Guide to Poisonous Houseplants.