Shrub

Ti plant

Cordyline fruticosa

Good choice

Upright stems of red, pink or burgundy leaves for tropical color in shady beds. Keep the soil evenly moist. Avoid fluoride-heavy water, which burns leaf tips.

USDA zones: 10a–10b
Sun: Part shade (color fades in full sun)
Salt tolerance: Low
Drought tolerance: Low
Mature size: 3–10 ft tall
Florida native: No
Florida-Friendly: Yes

Installed with our Plant & Shrub Installation service

Source: UF/IFAS Extension and Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ guidance; invasive status per the Florida Invasive Species Council. Written in our own words.