Cabbage Palm
Cordyline spp.
Also known as
Cabbage Tree, Club palm
Cordyline terminalis dsc03651 by David Monniaux (CC-BY-SA-3.0)
Full Sun
Easy care
Moderate watering
Tender
H3-H1c
RHS hardiness
-5°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
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15m | Max | 3m |
1m | Min | 50cm |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has a mild fragrance


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Cabbage Palm Overview
Cordylines - or Cabbage Palms - are large perennials, with a few short branches at the top when mature, that resemble palm trees and are grown in warmer climates as specimen plants in borders or courtyard gardens. When young, they can be grown indoors as a houseplant. Also known as Cabbage Trees, their leaves are long and leathery and grow in tufts or rosettes. Their unusual and sweetly scented cup-shaped flowers are borne on large stems above the foliage and are followed by small white, red, blue or purple berries. Cordyline is a genus of around 20 species of evergreen shrubs and tree-like, woody, flowering plants that provide architectural interest and a tropical feel to just about any garden. They are reasonably easy to grow and are tolerant of some shade and thrive in most soil types. Cordyline australis is popular in southern parts of the UK where it is often warm enough to grow them outdoors. This species is also drought resistant.
Common problems with Cabbage Palm
How to harvest Cabbage Palm
Generally not harvested.
How to propagate Cabbage Palm
Seed
Sow seeds in spring.
Cuttings
Remove and plant well rooted suckers in spring.
Suckers
Special features of Cabbage Palm
Indoor plant
Under glass, grow green-leaved species in full light and species with colored foliage in bright filtered or indirect light. Water sparingly in winter.
Pot plant
Use pots sized according to the species. Plant in well-drained potting mix, but keep the mix moist.
Attractive leaves
Other uses of Cabbage Palm
Grown for their foliage, and some have decorative flowers. Indoor and patio. Suitable for coastal conditions.
Poisonous to Pets
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