Hawaiian Ti Plants After a Hard Freeze: Cut or Wait?

The Damage

Four outdoor Hawaiian Ti plants in North Florida took a hard freeze hit—all drooping and brown. Owner asks whether to pull them out or wait for regrowth.

Expert Advice: Do Not Prune Yet

Leave them alone. Pruning now worsens stress. They may resprout from the roots, but it's slow. Another freeze will likely finish them off.

Future Protection

When cold snaps are forecast, cover plants with blankets—even if it bends stems. Protecting the roots is the priority. Consider moving them to containers for easier winter protection.