Ti Plant

Bright to medium indirect light. Dark-colored varieties tolerate brighter conditions than lighter variegated cultivars. An east-facing window or a few feet from a south or west window is ideal. direct sun (right in the window where sun actually hits the leaves. A strong grow light 4-6 inches away can substitute) causes leaf scorch; low light (more than 8 feet from a window, or a north-facing room. A grow light 10-12 inches away works great if your windows are not cutting it) causes color to fade toward plain green.

Needs high humidity (60-80%. Group your plants together, set them on a pebble tray with water, or run a humidifier nearby) to keep leaves looking their best. Mist regularly, use a humidifier, or place on a pebble tray. Brown leaf tips are typically a sign of dry air or fluoride sensitivity in the water.

Well-draining potting mix. Standard quality potting soil works if it drains freely. Avoid fertilizers containing fluoride, which can damage the plant.

Brown leaf tips come from fluoride in water, dry air, or salt buildup from over-fertilizing. Root rot from overwatering is common. Spider mites, mealybugs, and scale are the typical pests. Fluoride toxicity is particularly notable - many growers use only distilled or rainwater specifically for this plant.