Cordyline fruticosa Rumba is a lovely tropical foliage plant, with smokey burgundy leaves and striking pink margins that branch off a central stem. They form in a manner similar to Dracaena (they are both members of the same family), with their lower leaves dying to encourage new growth as the plant develops. Cordyline fruticosa is also sometimes known as Cordyline terminalis, or even Dracaena terminalis. Their common names include Good Luck Plant, Ti Tree and Baby Doll Ti.
Horty Hints
Pinch-out to bush-out! Once you have the desired height, pinching out the top of this plant in early spring will encourage new growth in the form of side shoots, creating a bushier plant.
Spray away! This plant prefers a to be watered less and misted more. Place in high humidity environments to improve plant vigour.
Wipe leaves with a damp cloth to remove accumulated dust. Remove any dead leaves to encourage new growth.