Shrub
Ti Plant
Cordyline fruticosa
Monrovia® varieties
Varieties We Carry
Black MagicCordyline fruticosaRed SisterCordyline fruticosaExoticaCordyline fruticosa
Sizes & Pricing
#1MonroviaFrom$29.95
#2MonroviaFrom$59.95
3 galFrom$14.95
7 galFrom$54.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 15.
LightPart Sun, Part Shade
WaterModerate
Mature size4-10 feet × 2-4 feet
About Ti Plant
Ti plant (Cordyline fruticosa) is a tropical shrub from Southeast Asia and the Pacific widely grown for its dramatic sword-shaped leaves in shades of green, red, purple, pink, and variegated combinations. A staple of tropical landscapes and container plantings. Starting at $14.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Flower Color
- White, Pink, Purple
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Light
Prefers bright indirect light to part shade; in NE Florida, avoid intense direct afternoon sun which causes leaf scorch and brown edges — morning sun or dappled shade is ideal.
Water
Keep soil evenly moist but not saturated; water a couple of times per week during the growing season and use filtered or rainwater when possible, as fluoride in tap water can cause leaf tip burn.
Soil & Fertilizer
Plant in well-drained, organically rich sandy or loamy soil; apply a balanced slow-release foliage fertilizer in spring and summer, avoiding excess fertilizer salts that worsen fluoride toxicity.
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Common questions
Is Ti Plant a good plant for St. Augustine?
Ti Plant is a shrub for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with medium salt tolerance, reaching 4-10 feet × 2-4 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.