Cordyline terminalis

Good-luck Plant, Hawaiian Good-luck Plant, Hawaiian Ti Plant, Good Luck Plant, Ti Leaf

Message of the Flower

Return

The Mother’s Comment

The salvation of those who have gone astray.

Colour

Pale mauve, yellow

Family

Agavaceae

Cultivars

Tricolor' (green with red, pink, and cream), 'Red Edge' (green with red streaks)

Flower Size

Not specified

Flower Texture

Not specified

Number of Petals

Not specified

Floral Symmetry

Not specified

Fragrance of Flower

Fragrant

Leaf Texture

Varies

Leaf Arrangement

Not specified

Leaf Color

Varies widely among cultivars

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Short tree or shrub

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Seasonal

Climate

Tropical Southeast Asia, Eastern Australia, Pacific islands

Water Requirements

Medium, consistently moist soil

Soil Type

Well-draining, peaty potting mixtures

Temperature Ranges

65-80F (18-27C)

Sun or Shade

Part shade to full shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Not mentioned

Pollinators

Not specified

Habitat

Native tropical regions, commonly as a houseplant

Role in the Ecosystem

Not specified

Quotations

Not mentioned

Ornamental

Not used in cooking

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Not endangered

Endangered Status

Sensitive to overwatering and direct sun