Hawaiian Ti Plant for Good Luck

The Ti plant (Cordyline Terminals) which is known as the Good-Luck Plant is believed to radiate positive energy and attract good fortune and happiness ward off evil spirits.

It makes a wonderful gift for valentines day as it is believed to bring long life and lasting love. As a houseplant, it is valued for the colorful sword-shaped leaves borne on woody stems that are green and edged with pink or mixtures of red, pink yellow or white.

This tropical plant grows up to three (3) feet or more indoors and sometimes produces flower spikes with optimum conditions.

This plant's origin is in the South Pacific Islands where it grows wild and planted as a hedge around homes and churches. It is also called the Hawaiian Ti Plant with leaves that are 12-30 in (30-50 cm) long, 4-6 in (10-15 cm) wide are shredded into strips for hula skirts and leis.

Decorate with Ti Plant for Tropical Flair

For decorative purposes, display on a table to add some tropical flair when small and as the plant matures and grows taller, use it as a  good luck tree. It makes an eye-catching exotic floor specimen, the perfect tropical accent to provide that connection to paradise any time of year.

You can enjoy this vibrant, colorful plant year round as long as you provide it with good room humidity. It is also known as the New Zealand Cabbage Tree.

It is the ideal plant to liven up your home or office during the winter months and combat air pollution by filtering out benzene and formaldehyde and other toxins.  

You can find these tropical plants in supermarkets and your local garden center or you can purchase them online.

Good Luck Plant Tips for Growing Indoors

Watering:  Water thoroughly then allow the plant to dry out some in
between waterings. To avoid over watering, check the ti plant weekly to see if the top of the soil is dry. If the soil is dry, go ahead and water the plant until the water flows out through the drainage holes in the bottom of the pot. This is necessary step to prevent root rot.