Black Magic Cordyline Plant

1. Planting:  Black Magic will do best in an area with bright, indirect light, so choose a location that receives morning sun and afternoon shade or dappled sunlight throughout the day.

Ti plants prefer slightly acidic soil that is fertile and well-drained. Sandy or loamy soil with plenty of organic matter works well. Cover the area around the plant with a 2- to 6-inch deep layer of mulch, 4 inches from the trunk's base.

Black Magic does well in pots, especially if you don’t live in a tropical climate - simply bring them indoors for the winter. When it’s time to move the plant outdoors during warmer months, make sure the outdoor soil drains well and any threat of frost has passed.

2. Watering:  When outdoors, water Black Magic deeply (about one inch of water) twice a week. 

For container planting, wait for the top inch of soil to dry and water deeply until it runs from the drainage holes.

3. Fertilizing: Feed in the spring with slow-release pellets, then feed weekly during the growing season with a liquid 20-20-20 fertilizer at half-strength.