Holly Chichester
Family
Liliaceae
Botanical Name
CORDYLINE fruticosa 'Red Sister'
Plant Common Name
Good Luck Tree, Hawaiian Ti, Red Sister Ti, Tiplant
General Description
'Red Sister' develops pink, plum, maroon and deep burgundy foliage. Hawaiian ti (pronounced "tee") is a broadleaf evergreen shrub, resembling a short palm that is native to tropical Southeast Asia. Unbranched stems support strap-like leaves. More intense colors are produced in full sun, however this cultivar should not be in intense hot sunlight during the middle of the day. The ti plant is clump forming and sometimes suckering, though not invasive. In temperate regions, it is frequently grown as a houseplant.
Outdoors, ensure Red Sister ti grows in a moist soil and in a partial sun to partial shade location for the best foliage condition. Protect it from reflected heat and light off of sidewalks and asphalt. Humidity give the leaves a fresher, slightly glossy complexion.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
12 - 7
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10 - 15
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Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Plant Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
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Height
4'-6' / 1.2m - 1.8m
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Width
3'-5' / 0.9m - 1.5m
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Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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Native To
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Insignificant
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Flower Color
White, Purple
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Fruit Color
Red
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Pink, Burgundy
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Foliage Color (Spring) Modifier
Variegated, Striped/Striated
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Pink, Burgundy
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Foliage Color (Summer) Modifier
Variegated, Striped/Striated
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Pink, Burgundy
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Pink, Burgundy
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Bark Color
Brown
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Fragrant Flowers
Yes
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
Yes
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
Yes
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
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Evergreen
Yes
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Showy Bark
No
Special Characteristics
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Bark Texture
Corky
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Usage
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Self-Sowing
No