Hawaiian Ti
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CordylineVARIETIES: Hawaiian ti - C. terminalis MAXIMUM HEIGHT: 1-3 feet, some plants may reach 6 feet or more. SUBSTRATE: 1 part loam, 1 part peat moss or leaf mold, 1 part sharp sand. To each gallon pailfull of this mixture add: - 1½ teaspoons of 20% superphosphate - 1 tablespoon of ground lime-stone - 2 teaspoons of 5-10-5 fertilizer. OR! use general purpose potting soil LIGHT: 4 or more hours of direct sunlight. Or more than 12 hours of artifical light per day. TEMPERATURE: Night = 65 - 70°F (18 - 21°C) Day = 75 - 85°F (24 - 29°C) WATERING: Keep soil wet at all times. HUMIDITY: 60% humidity is essential. Keep the plants on a tray filled with pebbles and water, but don't let it touch the water. FERTILIZING: Mature plants - fertilize every 3 to 4 months. PROPAGATING: Propagate at any season from sections of the main stem. |
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