Restoring Color to Hawaiian Ti 'Red Sister' After Heavy Rain

Restoring Color to Hawaiian Ti 'Red Sister' After Heavy Rain

Your ‘Red Sister’ Ti plants have turned green after 8 days of torrential rain from Tropical Storm Debby. The deluge likely leached nutrients from the sandy Florida soil, especially magnesium, which is essential for red pigmentation.

Remedy

1. Apply a liquid fertilizer (like Miracle-Gro) or fertilizer spikes now.
2. Sprinkle ½ cup of Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) around each plant and water in.
3. Repeat the Epsom salts application in 2 months.

As weather normalizes and nutrients are replenished, the vibrant red color should return. Avoid over-fertilizing—moderate, consistent feeding is best.