Cordyline fruticosa
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
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. For sale in St. Augustine, FL from $14.95.
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
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.
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.
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.
Shares 5 of the same needs: similar light, moderate water, sandy, salt tolerance, and zone 9a hardiness.
Shares 5 of the same needs: similar light, moderate water, sandy, salt tolerance, and zone 9a hardiness.
Shares 5 of the same needs: shade, moderate water, sandy, salt tolerance, and zone 9a hardiness.
Shares 5 of the same needs: shade, moderate water, sandy, salt tolerance, and zone 9a hardiness.
Shares 5 of the same needs: shade, moderate water, sandy, salt tolerance, and zone 9a hardiness.
Shares 5 of the same needs: shade, moderate water, sandy, salt tolerance, and zone 9a hardiness.
Ti Plant is a shrub for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with medium salt tolerance, reaching 4-10 feet × 2-4 feet.
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.
