Cordyline “Tango” Plant

Pink-green leaves that purify your home, balance humidity and bring some Luck!
Also known as the Cabbage Palm ‘Tango’, this sultry plant has dark pink-green leaves with pink edges that are large and sword-shaped. The stronger the light they receive, the more noticeable are their colours!

Ancient Polynesians considered this plant to be a Good Fortune Plant, which makes is a great ‘good luck’ gift to a loved one or yourself.

A great pick for the bedroom, easy nature and known to expel nearly 95% of the water they absorb, which is perfect to balance humidity levels and counteract the drying effect of heating.

Breathe better! Tango’s Large foliage is great at trapping dust keeping nastiness away from your lungs.

Super easy to care for, a win-win all around
Amazing natural purifiers, as part of photosynthesis it absorbs carbon dioxide and, with the help of water and light, transforms it into the oxygen we breathe
Being around leafy plants has been proven to combat symptoms of stress, anxiety and make you feel happier!
Hints of red in your home can help encourage inspiration and warmth
Concentration! Researches have shown that houseplants with stimulating colours can improve concentration, productivity and boost memory
Great addition to the kitchen, study and living room
Also known as Cabbage Palm Tango, Good-Luck Plant Tango, Hawaiian Ti Tree Tango, Ti plant Tango and Ti Tree Tango

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Temperature : Average temperatures from 18ºC to 27ºC are ideal

Lighting preference : Can live in medium light but performs better when exposed to bright light. Direct sun will burn leaves.

Irrigation of water : During the warmer summer months when the plant is growing, water once the top of the soil is dry. In the winter your plant will be resting and therefore will require less water

 Humidity : The Glauca likes a high humidity .To have a long-lasting pleasure from this plant, you can spray it regularly .  stand it on a tray filled with pebbles and water. As the water evaporates it will increase humidity around the plant. The lower leaves of Cordyline will naturally die back as the plant grows. These should be carefully removed, to maintain a tidy appearance.

Fertilization and feeding : During the growing season, feed it with a liquid fertiliser once or twice a month

 Soil :  does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Toxicity : Toxic to pets if ingested.

 Pot Size : It is best to repot a once every two years in a larger pot. The best period for repotting is spring or immediately after the plant has been purchased. A larger pot will stimulate growth and the advantage is a larger buffer soil so that the water is spread more and there is less chance of root rot. Always take a pot that is 20 to 25% larger and do not use Hydro pellets on the bottom of the pot. It is best to use a plastic insert cover for large pots.

Pruning : Remove dead and dry leaves to keep your plant looking tidy and encourage new growth

Diseases : Watch out for white mealy bugs on the underside of the leaf. If found the leaves can be treated with insecticidal soap or a solution of rubbing alcohol and water.

Brown tips to the leaves are the result of a dry atmosphere, try giving you plant a good misting and water more regularly.

Over time the lower leaves will tend to dry up and turn brown, remove these to keep your plant looking tidy.

 Air Purification : This plant filters airborne toxins such as benzene and formaldehyde and is part of our clean air plant collection.