Purple Cabbage Tree, Cordyline Australis Atropurpurea 10 Seeds
The Purple Cabbage palm isn’t actually a palm, even though its broad purplish leaves sprouting from a sturdy woody central stem look a lot like palm leaves. This cabbage palm hails from New Zealand, where it can reach heights of up to 35 feet and widths of 20 feet. In colder areas like Chicago, it’s typically grown as an annual or kept in a pot and moved to a warm, sunny location for the winter.
Temperature Range: -5 to 40°C / 23 to 104°F
Soil Type: It can handle most soil types but really likes well-draining soil.
Location: Full Sun
Height: Can grow up to 4 metres (12 feet)
Width: Can spread up to 3 metres (9 feet)
PH Level: 6.0-7.5
Growth Type: Perennial.
Water Requirements: Low
Pollination: Bees, Insects.
Maturity: 5-7 years
Germination Rates: 75-85%
Germination Time: 4-12 weeks
GERMINATION DIFFICULTY: Easy-Medium
SEEDS PER GRAM: About 90 seeds
FACTS ABOUT CORDYLINE AUSTRALIS (Purple Cabbage Tree)
The name Cordyline is derived from a Greek word that refers to the large tap root or rhizomes, while australis comes from Latin meaning ‘southern’.
Cordyline australis can bounce back from fire thanks to its large underground rhizome or tap root. Once the fire is out, it will begin to regrow!
Cordyline australis is one of the most cultivated plants in New Zealand. It's quite popular in cooler, oceanic areas around the world because it resembles palm trees but is better suited for these climates.
The leaves are rich in strong fiber and are used in New Zealand to create paper, twine, cloth, and baskets.
Sowing instructions:
· Soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours.
· Plant the seeds 3/4" deep in soil that’s between 61-64° F, and make sure to keep it moist.
Use a standard well-draining potting mix. · If the conditions are dry, maintain humidity by misting occasionally.
Plant Care:
Grow in a regular potting mix.
Prefers deep, rich soil that’s well-fertilized.
Allow the soil to dry out between waterings and feed it once a month.
Transplant into larger pots when they’re big enough to handle.
The Purple Cabbage palm isn’t actually a palm, even though its broad purplish leaves sprouting from a sturdy woody central stem look a lot like palm leaves. This cabbage palm hails from New Zealand, where it can reach heights of up to 35 feet and widths of 20 feet. In colder areas like Chicago, it’s typically grown as an annual or kept in a pot and moved to a warm, sunny location for the winter.
Temperature Range: -5 to 40°C / 23 to 104°F
Soil Type: It can handle most soil types but really likes well-draining soil.
Location: Full Sun
Height: Can grow up to 4 metres (12 feet)
Width: Can spread up to 3 metres (9 feet)
PH Level: 6.0-7.5
Growth Type: Perennial.
Water Requirements: Low
Pollination: Bees, Insects.
Maturity: 5-7 years
Germination Rates: 75-85%
Germination Time: 4-12 weeks
GERMINATION DIFFICULTY: Easy-Medium
SEEDS PER GRAM: About 90 seeds
FACTS ABOUT CORDYLINE AUSTRALIS (Purple Cabbage Tree)
The name Cordyline is derived from a Greek word that refers to the large tap root or rhizomes, while australis comes from Latin meaning ‘southern’.
Cordyline australis can bounce back from fire thanks to its large underground rhizome or tap root. Once the fire is out, it will begin to regrow!
Cordyline australis is one of the most cultivated plants in New Zealand. It's quite popular in cooler, oceanic areas around the world because it resembles palm trees but is better suited for these climates.
The leaves are rich in strong fiber and are used in New Zealand to create paper, twine, cloth, and baskets.
Sowing instructions:
· Soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours.
· Plant the seeds 3/4" deep in soil that’s between 61-64° F, and make sure to keep it moist.
Use a standard well-draining potting mix. · If the conditions are dry, maintain humidity by misting occasionally.
Plant Care:
Grow in a regular potting mix.
Prefers deep, rich soil that’s well-fertilized.
Allow the soil to dry out between waterings and feed it once a month.
Transplant into larger pots when they’re big enough to handle.
