Photo: Dick Culbert from Gibsons, B.C., Canada · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Ti Leaf
Ti leaf comes from the tropical cordyline, a plant long grown across the Pacific for luck and protection. Its long, glossy blades range from deep green to vivid burgundy, red and pink, giving florists sleek, colourful lines for modern and tropical design. The flexible leaves are often rolled, folded or looped inside vases as a decorative liner, and they last for weeks with minimal care. Bold, durable and dramatic, ti leaf is a mainstay of contemporary and event floristry.
| Family | Asparagaceae |
|---|---|
| Origin | Tropical Southeast Asia and the Pacific islands |
| Peak season | all year |
| Availability | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| Stem length | 30–70 cm |
| Vase life | 14–28 days |
| Colors | green, burgundy, red, pink |
| Price tier | mid |
Ti leaves are extremely durable and thrive on humidity. Recut the base and give a drink, but they also last well simply misted or wiped with a damp cloth. Store cool and moist; the broad blades can be rolled, folded or looped into designs and hold their shape for weeks.
- •Recut leaf bases
- •Wipe blades clean and shiny
- •Mist to maintain humidity
- •Store cool but above 7°C
- •Roll or loop for design detail
- •Avoid cold drafts that spot the leaves
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Botanical reference
- Common name
- Broad-leaved Palm Lily
- Also known as
- ti plant, cordyline leaf, good luck plant, Aletris chinensis, Asparagus terminalis, Calodracon heliconiifolia, Calodracon jacquinii, Calodracon nobilis, Calodracon sieberi, Calodracon terminalis, Convallaria fruticosa, Cordyline albicans
- Distribution
- Australia, Bismarck Archipelago, Caribbean, Caroline Is., Fiji, Global, Jardín Botánico de Bogotá, Marianas, Marshall Is., Middle America
- Uses
- medicinal plant
Open-data sources: GBIF, Wikidata (CC0/CC BY)
Frequently asked questions
When is Ti Leaf in season?
Ti Leaf peaks in all year, and florists can usually source it January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Availability shifts by region and greenhouse supply.
How long does Ti Leaf last in a vase?
Expect 14–28 days with proper conditioning — a clean vase, fresh water every couple of days, flower food, and a cool spot away from ripening fruit and direct heat.
What can I use instead of Ti Leaf?
Good substitutes for Ti Leaf include Monstera Leaf, Aspidistra, Areca palm frond, Fatsia Leaf. Match on look, colour and season — our substitute finder ranks the closest alternatives.
What does Ti Leaf symbolise?
Ti Leaf is associated with good luck, protection, prosperity, the tropics.
How do you care for cut Ti Leaf?
Recut leaf bases
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