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How to grow and care for Cordyline fruticosa

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Cordyline fruticosa, Bongbush, Cabbage palm

Cordyline fruticosa 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Bright indirect light

18C° ~25C°

Every 14 days

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Full sun provides the best leaf color, but too much direct hot sunlight causes browning of the tips and margins. Ti plant is considered a full-sun specimen (six hours or more per day), but when grown outdoors will benefit from being shaded during the hottest hours of the afternoon.

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How to water Cordyline fruticosa

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Ti plant grows best in moist soil. Water deeply (about one inch of water) twice a week.

How often should I water?

check Cordyline fruticosa Every 14 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently

When do I need to water?

The soil should be at least 90% dry before watering again. this means about every 2 weeks in the warm season and about every 4 weeks in the cold season

Signs that it really needs water

leaves look a little wrinkled

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Light & Location

How much light does a Cordyline fruticosa need?

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Bright indirect light

Grow light

Light preference

Cordyline fruticosa likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!

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20K~

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-15

3~40℃

45

Houseplants

-15

18~25℃

45

Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Cordyline fruticosa at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.

Humidity

Ideal humidity

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40~70%

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Cordyline fruticosa prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

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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.

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When should I fertilize?

Only when your plant is healthy

How frequently should I fertilize?

1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.

Soil Mix

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Slightly acidic soil that is fertile and well-drained. Sandy or loamy soil with plenty of organic matter works well.

Characteristic

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanPerennial
HabitatAsia

Is Cordyline fruticosa toxic?

Cordyline fruticosa is dangerous to Cat, Hamster, Dog

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Hamster

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