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Red Sister (Ti Plant)

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Scientific Name: Cordyline Fruticosa
Type of Plant:     Tropical
Description: Cordyline family with brilliant fuchsia new growth and bronze-magenta leaves
Height:     36-48’
Width:     Trunk can grow to 1”-12” diameter, leaves grow to 20-60” long
About: They show off their best color during cooler weather. They’re considered a good luck plant in Hawaii where every property seems to have at least one Ti plant. With its vibrant color it is becoming a VERY popular and a common staple plant in the Florida landscape as well.

Grows to 36-48” in height and loves full sun to partial shade. Once established it requires no additional watering and recommend fertilizing every 3 months. Jump on board and get this great punch of color in your landscape today!

Florida Native:     No

Shrubs, Tropicals

Arboricola ‘Trinette’

Common Name: Variegated Arboricola

Scientific Name: Shefflera arboricola ‘Trinette’

Type of Plant: Shrub

Description: Perhaps one of the most versatile tropical plants we offer. ‘Trinette’ is a variegated arboricola that is a gardener’s dream plant. Its bright yellow and green foliage is showy, it’s easy-to-grow and easy to care for, and very versatile; thriving in either sun or shade! The plant grows to 6 feet tall but is one of the easiest plants to trim to keep at almost any size. No problem keeping it to as small as 3 feet by 3 feet. 

Mature Size: 3-6′ tall x 3-6′ wide.

Blooms: No

Fruit:  No

Climate Requirements: Arboricola like sun or shade!  Well-drained soil is a must. This plant does not like constantly soggy soil.

Care Requirements: Fertilize 3 times a year with a granular, slow-release fertilizer

Spacing: Space plants 12-18″ apart

Water Needs: Average.  Let dry out between waterings.

Maintenance: Low, when allowed to grow naturally. To keep smaller, just cut off any tall, wayward stems just below the level of other foliage as desired.

Special Uses/Attributes: Trinette Arboricola  is useful as a colorful accent or specimen shrub, as a hedge, in foundation plantings, or in containers. Excellent year round houseplant anywhere!  Resistant to Deer, Heat, Humidity, Sun, Shade, Insects, Disease

Florida Native: No

Shrubs, Tropicals