Ti plants or cordylines, are very popular for their intense leaf colors and leaf shapes producing interest and contrasts even in deep shade. Native to Eastern Asia to Polynesia, ti hybrids have names in English, French, Japanese and Hawaiian. Pictured above is 'Pink Sister' known in many places as the 'Hawaiian Ti' plant.
Natives use plants for fiber, cloth and livestock food.
The roots are said to be edible. Related to the dracaena and Spanish bayonet, cordylines are tropicals and seen happy outdoors only in South Florida. Spring pruning of all poor leaves is standard maintenance. This plant is tolerant of most soil conditions, but does not work well near salt spray conditions. Water moderately and feed normally .