light
Indoors, Cordyline prefer bright light. Outdoors they thrive in a variety of light conditions depending on leaf color. Lighter leaves should be grown in shady spots, while darker leaves thrive in full sun.
soil
Plant in an all-purpose potting soil.
water
Water when the top 2-3 inches of soil are dry. Cut back on watering in the winter to avoid root rot. Do not allow to completely dry out.
fertilizer
Fertilize weekly during periods of active growth with an all-purpose fertilizer.
tips and troubleshooting
Cordyline have a long tap root and require ample soil depth to thrive.