At first glance, this plant with red, maroon and green leaves which was growing wild in a rainforest is very pretty. But it is also very versatile to Hawaiians. The ti plant is considered to bring good luck, so it is used during weddings and as a gift to new home or business owners. Many locals also incorporate them into their landscaping at the four corners of their house to ward off the evil spirits. Plus, it is used in cooking and for making an alcohol named okolehao.
