Cordyline Terminalis Plant Heliconia Adding compost or organic matter

Adding compost or organic matter enhances growth

There are 15 species of cordyline

The planting hole should be slightly larger than the root ball of the plant and incorporate some compost or sphagnum peat moss into the soil

To keep plenty of new leaves coming on

covering the roots with 2 to 3 inches of mulch usually provides enough insulation for winter protection

Cordyline Terminalis Plant Heliconia Adding compost or organic matterCordyline Plant Cordyline are common decorative plants that appear under a few names in garden centers. In fact, the whole thing can get rather confusing. The most popular indoor cordyline is the C. terminalis, which is often sold as C. fruticosa or Dracaena terminalis. Likewise, these plants are often referred to as "Ti plants" or "Hawaiian Ti trees." However, Dracaena fragrans, with its bright green leaves, are also sold as Ti plants, and in fact,