Happy Flower Pot

Ti plant

Cordyline terminalis (Agavaceae)

Also called Baby Doll Ti Plant, Hawaiian Ti Plant.

Cats and dogs

Toxic to cats and dogs

Cats: toxic Dogs: toxic

What makes it toxic: Saponins.

Signs to watch for: Vomiting (occasionally with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation, dilated pupils (cats)

Source: ASPCA entry "Ti-Plant", checked October 3, 2026.

Light

  1. Low light 3+ mol
  2. Medium light 6+ mol
  3. Bright indirect 10+ mol Best
  4. Direct sun 12+ mol

Needs bright indirect light to keep its leaf colors vivid (NC State); Clemson lists ti plant among high-light indoor plants that do well near west- or south-facing windows. RHS adds that strong sun can fade colorful leaves.

Direct sun: best kept out of it.

On our scale it grows well from about 10 mol/m²/day and holds on down to roughly 2.2 (how these numbers are set).

Will it grow in my window?

Care

Care level: Moderate. Water: Water regularly but let it dry slightly between waterings, and water less from late fall to late winter; avoid soggy soil.

Prefers high humidity; leaf tips brown if the air is too dry (NC State).

Pet-safe plants for similar light

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