About this seed

Ti plant (Cordyline fruticosa) is an evergreen tropical shrub grown for its broad, lance-shaped leaves in green, red, purple or variegated colours. This packet holds 5 berries with about 20 seeds in total.

Also known as: Ti plant, Hawaiian ti, Good luck plant, Lā‘ī (Hawaiian), Hanjuang (Sundanese, Indonesian), Andong (Javanese, Indonesian).

What the plant becomes

A slender, upright shrub 1.5–4 m tall outdoors in tropical and subtropical conditions; it also adapts to life as a houseplant. Mature plants carry small, fragrant pink or purple flowers followed by small red berries.

The leaf colours listed above describe the species as a whole. We do not state which colour seedlings from this lot will show.

Sowing

Soak the seed in warm water for 24 hours before sowing.
Sow into moist, well-drained mix and keep it warm.
Give bright, indirect light or partial sun once seedlings appear.

Care after germination

Water regularly while plants are young. Once established, the plant tolerates dry spells. It needs warmth throughout the year, so in a cool climate grow it in a pot indoors.

What you get

One packet of 5 Cordyline berries, about 20 seeds. We have no sourced germination percentage or emergence time for this lot and do not state one.

FAQ

Can I grow ti plant indoors?

Yes. The species adapts to indoor growing as a houseplant when it gets bright, indirect light and warmth.

Why are the seeds sold as berries?

The packet is counted in berries: 5 berries hold about 20 seeds in total.