Name: Cordyline fruticosa 'Red Sister' (Red Sister Ti Plant)

Average Landscape Size: 3–4 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide; can reach 6 ft if unpruned; upright, palm-like habit

Sun Requirements: Partial shade to filtered light; protect from harsh afternoon sun

Water Needs: Moderate to high; consistent moisture preferred

Deer Resistance: High

Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 9–11; treat as annual or container plant in our area

Fertilization & Pruning: Monthly liquid fertilizer during growing season; remove old leaves as needed

This Red Sister Cordyline is your tropical showstopper with incredible red, pink, and burgundy leaves that look like they belong in Hawaii! Keep it 3 to 4 feet or let it reach 6 feet. Perfect for containers on your patio where you can move it inside during winter, or use as a stunning annual. The color shifts from deep burgundy to bright pink depending on light - it's like having living art in your Houston-area garden!