How much light does a Ti plant need?

Ti plants thrive in bright, indirect light to partial sun. While some varieties can tolerate more sun, direct harsh afternoon sun can scorch their leaves. Insufficient light may cause colors to fade.

How often should I water my Cordyline fruticosa?

Water your Cordyline fruticosa when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry to the touch. Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged, as this can lead to root rot. Reduce watering frequency during cooler, dormant periods.

Is Cordyline fruticosa toxic to pets?

Yes, Cordyline fruticosa is considered toxic to pets, including dogs, cats, and horses. It contains saponins, which can cause symptoms such as vomiting, anorexia, depression, and drooling if ingested.

Why are my Ti plant's leaves turning yellow or brown?

Yellowing leaves can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiency, while brown tips often suggest low humidity, underwatering, or fluoride toxicity from tap water. Assess your watering schedule, humidity levels, and consider using filtered water.

How do I make my Ti plant bushier?

To encourage a bushier plant, you can prune or 'top' the main stem. Cut the stem just above a leaf node or where you want new growth to emerge. This stimulates dormant buds to sprout, leading to multiple new branches.

Broadleaf Palm Lily (Cordyline fruticosa) – Benefits, Growing Guide & Care

Ti Toxicity

Safety information from plant toxicity data

Toxicity details for Ti
Attribute	Value
Toxic for humans	Yes 2/5 intensity
Toxic for pets	Yes 5/5 intensity
Edible	No

Contains saponins, which can cause gastrointestinal upset if ingested by pets or humans.

Ti Quick Facts

Key traits and growing stats from plant data

Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Category: Ornamental, Foliage
Plant Place Type: Pot, Garden, Ground
Plant Environment: House Plant, Indoor, Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan: Perennials
Plant Height: 1-4 m
Spread: 0.6-1.5 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Dormancy: None
Leaf Color: Green, Red, Pink, Purple, Bronze, Variegated
Leaf Type: Simple, Lanceolate
Flower Size: 0.5-1 cm
Optimal Sunlight (lux): 25000

Care guide for Ti

Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging. Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce frequency in cooler months. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.

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Flowering & Fruiting Cycles

Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.

Northern hemisphere

Flowering & fruiting calendar

Peak bloom · SepPeak fruit · Apr

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Southern hemisphere

Flowering & fruiting calendar

Peak bloom · AprPeak fruit · Aug

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Photos of Ti (Cordyline fruticosa)

Ti Names & Synonyms

Common names and botanical synonyms

Common Names

Bongbush
Broadleaf Palm-Lily
Cây Huyết Dụ
Common Dracaena
Cordyline Negra
Croto
Dragon Plant
Good-Luck-Plant
Kiwi Plant
Miss Andrea (cv)
Name
Palm-Lily
Red Ti
Ti
Ti Leaf
Ti Plant
Ti-Palm
Tree Of Kings
Tree-Of-Kings
کردلین

Synonyms

Aletris chinensis Lam.
Calodracon heliconiifolia (Otto & A.Dietr.) Planch.
Calodracon jacquinii (Kunth) Planch.
Calodracon nobilis Planch.
Calodracon sieberi (Kunth) Planch.
Calodracon terminalis (L.) Planch.
Convallaria fruticosa L.
Cordyline albicans (Van Geert) G.Nicholson
Cordyline alborosea (W.Bull) G.Nicholson
Cordyline amabilis Cogn. & Marchal
Cordyline amboynensis G.Nicholson
Cordyline angusta (W.Bull) G.Nicholson
Cordyline argenteostriata (W.Bull) Mottet
Cordyline balmoreana (Van Geert) G.Nicholson
Cordyline baptistii Cogn. & Marchal
Cordyline bartelii Mottet
Cordyline bellula (Linden & André) G.Nicholson
Cordyline casanovae Linden ex André
Cordyline cheesemanii Kirk
Cordyline chelsonii (Veitch) G.Nicholson
Cordyline compacta (W.Bull) G.Nicholson
Cordyline dennisonii André
Cordyline densicoma Linden & André
Cordyline duffii (E.G.Hend.) G.Nicholson
Cordyline eschscholziana Mart. ex Schult. & Schult.f.
Cordyline excellens Mottet
Cordyline excelsa G.Nicholson
Cordyline ferrea (L.) Endl.
Cordyline fraseri (Anon.) G.Nicholson
Cordyline gloriosa Linden & André
Cordyline grandis (W.Bull) G.Nicholson
Cordyline guilfoylei Linden ex Lem.
Cordyline hedychioides F.Muell.
Cordyline heliconiifolia Otto & A.Dietr.
Cordyline hendersonii Cogn. & Marchal
Cordyline imperialis (Anon.) G.Nicholson
Cordyline inscripta (W.Bull) G.Nicholson
Cordyline javanica Klotzsch ex Kunth
Cordyline kewensis Sander
Cordyline laingii (Van Geert) Mottet
Cordyline lutescens-striata G.Nicholson
Cordyline macarthurii G.Nicholson
Cordyline madagascariensis Mottet
Cordyline magnifica (H.J.Veitch ex É.Morren) G.Nicholson
Cordyline metallica Dallière
Cordyline mirabilis G.Nicholson
Cordyline mooreana (Van Geert) G.Nicholson
Cordyline nigrorubra (Linden) G.Nicholson
Cordyline nobilis (Planch.) K.Koch
Cordyline norwoodiensis Mottet
Cordyline ornata (Van Geert) G.Nicholson
Cordyline picturata (T.Moore) Mottet
Cordyline placida (W.Bull) Mottet
Cordyline porphyrophylla (É.Morren) G.Nicholson
Cordyline pulchella (W.Bull) G.Nicholson
Cordyline reali (Linden & André) G.Nicholson
Cordyline regina Veitch ex Regel
Cordyline rex (W.Bull) G.Nicholson
Cordyline robinsoniana (Van Geert) G.Nicholson
Cordyline rosacea G.Nicholson
Cordyline rubella (W.Bull) G.Nicholson
Cordyline sepiaria Seem.
Cordyline sieberi Kunth
Cordyline splendens (W.Bull ex É.Morren) G.Nicholson
Cordyline sulcata (Van Geert) G.Nicholson
Cordyline thomsonii (Mast. & T.Moore) Mottet
Cordyline ti Schott ex K.Koch
Cordyline timorensis Planch.
Cordyline triumphans (W.Bull) G.Nicholson
Cordyline venosa (W.Bull) Mottet
Cordyline williamsii Mottet
Cordyline youngii (É.Morren) G.Nicholson
Dianella cubensis A.Rich.
Dracaena albicans Van Geert
Dracaena albomarginata T.Moore
Dracaena alborosea W.Bull
Dracaena alexandrae Van Geert
Dracaena amabilis H.J.Veitch
Dracaena anerleyensis T.Moore
Dracaena angusta W.Bull
Dracaena argenteostriata W.Bull
Dracaena atropurpurea-pendula Van Geert
Dracaena aurora Linden & André
Dracaena balmoreana Van Geert
Dracaena baptistii T.Moore & Mast.
Dracaena barronii T.Moore
Dracaena bausei T.Moore
Dracaena bella T.Moore
Dracaena bellula Linden & André
Dracaena bergmanii Van Geert
Dracaena berkeleyi T.Moore
Dracaena brasiliensis Poit.
Dracaena candida W.Bull
Dracaena cantrellii T.Moore
Dracaena carolettiae T.Moore
Dracaena casanovae Linden & André
Dracaena chelsonii Veitch
Dracaena compacta W.Bull
Dracaena cooperi Van Geert
Dracaena coullingii Mast.
Dracaena crispata Van Geert
Dracaena cuprea T.Moore
Dracaena dennisonii Veitch ex É.Morren
Dracaena duffii E.G.Hend.
Dracaena elizabethiae T.Moore
Dracaena ernestii T.Moore
Dracaena eximia T.Moore
Dracaena formosa W.Bull
Dracaena fraseri T.Moore & Mast.
Dracaena fredericii T.Moore
Dracaena fulgens T.Moore
Dracaena gemma W.Bull
Dracaena gladstonei Van Geert
Dracaena gloneri André
Dracaena gloriosa T.Moore & Mast.
Dracaena grandis W.Bull
Dracaena guilfoylei T.Moore ex Linden
Dracaena halseyi Van Geert
Dracaena harrisii Hovey
Dracaena hendersonii J.H.Veitch
Dracaena hybrida W.Bull ex R.Hogg
Dracaena illustris W.Bull
Dracaena imperator T.Moore
Dracaena imperialis T.Moore & Mast.
Dracaena inscripta W.Bull
Dracaena insignis W.Bull
Dracaena intermedia E.C.Hend.
Dracaena jamesii Pynaert
Dracaena jucunda T.Moore
Dracaena kewensis Sander
Dracaena laingii Van Geert
Dracaena leonardii Van Geert
Dracaena leonensis Lodd. ex G.Don
Dracaena leopoldii Pynaert
Dracaena leucochila T.Moore
Dracaena levangeri Van Geert
Dracaena liervalii Bonard
Dracaena limbata Van Geert
Dracaena lutescens Verschaff.
Dracaena mabiliae T.Moore
Dracaena macleayi Linden
Dracaena magnifica H.J.Veitch ex É.Morren
Dracaena mandaianum Anon.
Dracaena martfontanensis Van Geert
Dracaena mastersii T.Moore
Dracaena metallica W.Bull
Dracaena mooreana Van Geert
Dracaena moorei B.S.Williams
Dracaena neocaledonica Linden
Dracaena nigrescens B.S.Williams
Dracaena nigricans Jacob-Makoy
Dracaena nigrorubra Linden
Dracaena nigrostriata W.Bull
Dracaena nitzchneri Van Geert
Dracaena nobilis Van Houtte ex Bosse
Dracaena ornata Van Geert
Dracaena pendens T.Moore
Dracaena perreyi Van Geert
Dracaena picta W.Bull
Dracaena picturata T.Moore
Dracaena placida W.Bull
Dracaena porphyrophylla É.Morren
Dracaena poubellei Anon.
Dracaena princeps W.Bull
Dracaena pulchella W.Bull
Dracaena punctata B.S.Williams
Dracaena reali Linden & André
Dracaena rebeccae T.Moore
Dracaena reginae T.Moore
Dracaena regis André
Dracaena renardiae T.Moore
Dracaena rex W.Bull
Dracaena robinsoniana Van Geert
Dracaena robusta B.S.Williams
Dracaena rothiana Carrière
Dracaena rubella W.Bull
Dracaena salmonea T.Moore
Dracaena salviati Linden
Dracaena scottiae T.Moore
Dracaena sepiaria Seem.
Dracaena shepherdii T.Moore & Mast.
Dracaena speciosa Van Houtte
Dracaena spectabilis W.Bull
Dracaena spinckii Van Geert
Dracaena splendens W.Bull ex É.Morren
Dracaena stenophylla K.Koch
Dracaena striatifolia E.C.Hend.
Dracaena sulcata Van Geert
Dracaena superba Van Geert
Dracaena sydneyi T.Moore
Dracaena taylorii Veitch
Dracaena tellingii T.Moore
Dracaena terminalis L.
Dracaena thomiae T.Moore
Dracaena thomsonii Mast. & T.Moore
Dracaena triumphans W.Bull
Dracaena troubetzkoi Linden & André
Dracaena venosa W.Bull
Dracaena verlotii Van Geert
Dracaena verschaffeltii Verschaff.
Dracaena versicolor T.Moore
Dracaena vestalis Van Houtte
Dracaena victoriae T.Moore
Dracaena violacea T.Moore
Dracaena vivicans Van Houtte
Dracaena voluta T.Moore
Dracaena warocquei Linden & André
Dracaena weismannii H.J.Veitch
Dracaena willsii T.Moore
Dracaena youngii É.Morren
Dracaena × bartetii Carrière
Draco stenophylla (K.Koch) Kuntze
Ezehlsia palma Lour. ex B.A.Gomes
Taetsia ferrea Medik.
Taetsia fruticosa (L.) Merr.
Terminalis fruticosa (L.) Kuntze

Ti Taxonomy

Botanical classification

Taxonomic classification of Ti
Rank	Name
Kingdom	Plantae
Division	Tracheophyta
Class	Liliopsida
Order	Asparagales
Family	Asparagaceae
Genus	Cordyline
Species	Cordyline fruticosa

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Ti FAQs

Answers based on plant encyclopedia data

How much light does a Ti plant need?
Ti plants thrive in bright, indirect light to partial sun. While some varieties can tolerate more sun, direct harsh afternoon sun can scorch their leaves. Insufficient light may cause colors to fade.
How often should I water my Cordyline fruticosa?
Water your Cordyline fruticosa when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry to the touch. Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged, as this can lead to root rot. Reduce watering frequency during cooler, dormant periods.
Is Cordyline fruticosa toxic to pets?
Yes, Cordyline fruticosa is considered toxic to pets, including dogs, cats, and horses. It contains saponins, which can cause symptoms such as vomiting, anorexia, depression, and drooling if ingested.
Why are my Ti plant's leaves turning yellow or brown?
Yellowing leaves can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiency, while brown tips often suggest low humidity, underwatering, or fluoride toxicity from tap water. Assess your watering schedule, humidity levels, and consider using filtered water.
How do I make my Ti plant bushier?
To encourage a bushier plant, you can prune or 'top' the main stem. Cut the stem just above a leaf node or where you want new growth to emerge. This stimulates dormant buds to sprout, leading to multiple new branches.

TiCordyline fruticosa

Ti Care Summary