Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
  
New Zealand
  
Types
Not available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
  
Coastal Regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
8-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
21,22
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Black
  
White, Blue
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
  
Long Narrow
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Shade areas
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
  
Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Medium
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Caterpillar, Moths
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Gout, Rheumatism, Rheumatoid arthritis
  
Diabetes, Dysentry, Stomach pain
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root, Whole plant
  
Leaves, Root, Stem
  
Other Uses
Food for insects
  
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ARDISIA humilis
  
CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'
  
Common Name
Ardisia, low shoebutton
  
Cabbage Palm
  
In Hindi
Ardisia
  
गोभी पेड़
  
In German
Ardisia
  
Cabbage tree
  
In French
Ardisia
  
arbre de chou
  
In Spanish
Ardisia
  
árbol de la col
  
In Greek
Ardisia
  
λάχανο δέντρο
  
In Portuguese
Ardisia
  
repolho árvore
  
In Polish
Ardisia
  
kapusta drzewo
  
In Latin
Ardisia
  
brassica ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Primulales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Myrsinaceae
  
Asparagaceae
  
Genus
Ardisia
  
Acidosasa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
  
Lomandroideae
  
Season and Care of Ardisia and Cabbage Tree
Season and care of Ardisia and Cabbage Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Ardisia and Cabbage Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cabbage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ardisia is Loam and for Cabbage Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ardisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Cabbage Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ardisia and Cabbage Tree Physical Information
Ardisia and Cabbage Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Ardisia height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Cabbage Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Ardisia and Cabbage Tree are as follows:
Ardisia flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Cabbage Tree flower color: White
- Cabbage Tree leaf color: Burgundy, Dark Red and Copper
Care of Ardisia and Cabbage Tree
Care of Ardisia and Cabbage Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ardisia pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cabbage Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ardisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.