Find out how to grow beautiful Cordyline Fruticosa Glauca in your home. This easy-to-grow houseplant is lovely, with deep-green, long leaves. It will eventually reach 4 feet tall indoors. The plant also does a great job of cleaning your indoor air. Learn how to successfully grow Cordyline Fruticosa Glauca, also commonly called Ti Plant and Good Luck Plant. Learn about proper lighting, fertilizing and humidity.
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Today, I’m doing a plant care video on Cordyline fruticosa ‘Glauca’. I love this plant; I love the look of the plant, and I love how easy it is to care for. It’s a pretty fast grower too, so if you want something that will make a statement fairly quickly, this plant is a good choice. It forms a cluster of deep green leaves, making it an ideal centerpiece plant, but it also works well as a floor plant as it gets bigger. As mentioned, it grows fairly quickly, though you might call it a moderate grower in the overall scheme of things. Once fully grown, it reaches about four feet tall indoors.
This plant is also great at cleaning the air. It purifies the air by removing toxins like formaldehyde and benzene. Plants with large, broad leaves like this one tend to be very effective at air cleaning, though all indoor plants contribute to air quality to a certain extent. This plant grows similarly to Dracaena plants and is in the same family. It will continue to grow upwards, and at some point, you may find yourself removing lower leaves, which naturally age out over time.
This plant is also known as Cordyline terminalis, and common names include the “Good Luck Plant,” “Ti Plant,” and “Hawaiian Ti Plant.” However, keep in mind that many plants share similar common names. For instance, “Good Luck Plant” is a common name for a variety of plants – and let’s face it, all houseplants bring good luck!
As mentioned, this plant is easy to grow, so I’ll go over the care requirements to keep it healthy. It does best in bright to medium light but avoid direct sunlight, as this can burn the leaves. Keep it two to three feet away from south- or west-facing windows, especially at certain times of the year. It also grows well under full-spectrum lighting and can adapt to medium light but won’t thrive in very dark areas.
When it comes to watering, this plant is quite drought-tolerant. Its leaves don’t typically droop or get damaged from occasional dryness. However, if you want it to grow quickly and avoid brown leaf tips, which can be a sign of underwatering, keep the soil evenly moist. Water it when the soil is dry to about four inches down, or use the pickup test – lift the pot, and if it feels light, it’s time to water. Stick your finger or a skewer into the soil to check moisture.
Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot. In winter, reduce watering a bit, as with most houseplants, but don’t let the soil completely dry out. This plant drinks more water than others, so you may not need to cut back much on watering during winter.
Using rainwater, snow water, or filtered water can help if you notice brown leaf tips, which may result from water impurities like chlorine or fluoride, as well as from dry air or underwatering. If you try these solutions and still see brown tips, consider changing the water source.
This plant prefers moderate temperatures, ideally above 60°F, as it is a tropical plant. It tolerates higher temperatures but should be kept at 60°F or higher in cooler weather, especially in winter. For humidity, Cordyline glauca will appreciate extra humidity, but it isn’t essential. If you notice brown leaf tips and crispy edges, dry air could be a factor. Place the plant in steamy rooms like kitchens or bathrooms, or use a humidity tray. Grouping it with other plants can also help increase ambient humidity since plants humidify each other.
Feed this plant once a month during the growing season (late March to September). I recommend a fertilizer, which I’ll link below. In winter, like most houseplants, it’s best to hold off on fertilizing, as this plant’s growth slows. Start fertilizing in late winter or early spring, when it begins its growth spurt and can utilize the nutrients.
As a rule of thumb, don’t over-pot this plant. Aim for a pot that is one-third the size of the plant, as over-potting can lead to root rot. This Cordyline will soon be ready for a larger pot, but I’ll wait until late winter or early spring to repot it, as it’s better not to repot during winter.
Enjoy growing Cordyline glauca if you find one! It’s a fun plant to watch as it grows. You may even feel like it has grown overnight. As always, please let me know if you have questions about this plant.
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Cordyline fruticosa ‘Glauca’ Care FAQs
What kind of light does Cordyline fruticosa ‘Glauca’ need?
Cordyline fruticosa ‘Glauca’ thrives in bright to medium light but should be kept out of direct sunlight, which can burn the leaves. Place it two to three feet away from south- or west-facing windows, or consider full-spectrum lighting for optimal growth. It can adapt to medium light but won’t do well in very dark areas.
How often should I water Cordyline fruticosa ‘Glauca’?
This plant is quite drought-tolerant, but it benefits from evenly moist soil. Water when the top four inches of soil are dry, using the pickup test or a soil moisture test. Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot. In winter, reduce watering slightly but do not allow the soil to dry out completely.
Can I use tap water for Cordyline fruticosa ‘Glauca’?
If you notice brown leaf tips, consider using filtered, rain, or snow water. Brown tips may result from water impurities like chlorine and fluoride, as well as from dry air or underwatering.
What temperature does Cordyline fruticosa ‘Glauca’ prefer?
This tropical plant does best in temperatures above 60°F (16°C) and can tolerate warmer conditions. Keep it in an area where the temperature does not drop below 60°F, especially in winter.
Does Cordyline fruticosa ‘Glauca’ need extra humidity?
While Cordyline fruticosa ‘Glauca’ appreciates extra humidity, it can adapt to average indoor levels. To increase humidity, place it in a steamy room like a kitchen or bathroom, or use a humidity tray. Grouping it with other plants can also help increase ambient humidity.
How often should I fertilize Cordyline fruticosa ‘Glauca’?
Fertilize monthly during the growing season (late March to September). Hold off on fertilizing in winter when growth slows. Begin fertilizing again in late winter or early spring as the plant’s growth rate increases.
When should I repot Cordyline fruticosa ‘Glauca’?
Aim to repot in late winter or early spring. Avoid over-potting, as it can lead to root rot. Use a pot that is one-third the size of the plant to maintain a healthy root environment.
What are the air-cleaning benefits of Cordyline fruticosa ‘Glauca’?
Cordyline fruticosa ‘Glauca’ purifies the air by removing toxins like formaldehyde and benzene. Plants with broad leaves, like this one, are particularly effective at improving indoor air quality.
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