Identification: HELP! Losing my Hair (and sleep) over Plant ID

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by LuannD, Apr 9, 2009.

  1. LuannD

    LuannD Member

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    I have no pic of the plant, but will describe it in detail. I am positive someone out there knows it and perhaps owns one. It is a common indoor houseplant.

    Leaves are more like purple fronds, (1 foot to 1 1/2 feet in length), smooth (no serration on frond edges), frond tips are pointed. There are approx. 25 fronds on the plant. Half the plant is brown and the other half a dull purple.
    I have done everything I can think of to keep this plant alive, but nothing seems to work. Direct sun burns the fronds, and they turn brown. I moved it to indirect light, and while it didn't incinerate, it still had a turning brown look. At one point, it seemed to thrive with lots of water, but after a week, the fronds started dying again. It is well humidified, plus a water spray every other day. Now, it is starting not to like that either. Can someone help me? My next step is to take the scissors, cut all the fronds off at the base, put it in a closet so it gets no light or humidity, then start anew.
    I appreciate any and all suggestions AND pictures...even if you're not sure at least it is something I can build on.
    Thank you very much! LuannD Western NY
     
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  2. joclyn

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    ti plant
     
  3. Barbara Lloyd

    Barbara Lloyd Well-Known Member

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    "Cordyline terminalis (Rededge)"
    Common name Hawaiian Ti plant. The ti part is pronunced tea. Use google and you'll find all sorts of info. on it if you haven't already.
    barb
     
  4. Bluewing

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    If it's not the light ailing it, could be the watering/spraying (keeping it wet) the pot size, or bad draining soil.
     

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