Cordyline fruticosa/Ti Plant

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Striking foliage	Colorful foliage is the primary feature of the ti plant	A mass planting in a park in Mexico
Close-up of colorful foliage	Contrast between bold color of foliage and background	Growing in ground bed in Central Florida
	A selection with very dark foliage	Growing in ground bed in Singapore
Grows outdoors in tropoical climates such as Tailand	Color in foliage not in a definite pattern


Scientific Name:	Cordyline fruticosa
Common Name:	Ti Plant
Plant Type:	Evergreen
Leaf Type:	Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:	10, 11 Determine Your Zone
Height:	5-8 feet
Spread:	2 -3 feet
Light Exposure:	Part Sun
Drainage:	Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:	Moderate
Water Requirement:	Medium
Maintenance Level:	Low
Susceptible to insects and diseases:	No

Comments:	A popular selection that gtrows outdo0rs in the tropics and as container plant that gives a bold, tropical effect from its exotic foliage. Many cultivars are available that have a rainbow of color choices. Does not like full sunlight. Cannot tolerate freezing temperatures. Excellent container plant. Also used in seasonal flower beds during the warm months of the year.