Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Types
-
Alternanthera reineckii
Alternanthera sessilis
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera bettzickiana
Alternanthera caracasana
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
White, Blue
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Moths
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Dysentry, Stomach pain
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'
ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'
Common Name
Cabbage Palm
Alternanthera
In Hindi
गोभी पेड़
Gudrisag, Garundi
In German
Cabbage tree
Alternanthera
In French
arbre de chou
Alternanthera
In Spanish
árbol de la col
Alternanthera
In Greek
λάχανο δέντρο
Alternanthera
In Portuguese
repolho árvore
Alternanthera
In Polish
kapusta drzewo
Alternanthera
In Latin
brassica ligno
Alternanthera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asparagaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Acidosasa
Alternanthera
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lomandroideae
Gomphrenoideae
Season and Care of Cabbage Tree and Alternanthera
Season and care of Cabbage Tree and Alternanthera is important to know. While considering everything about Cabbage Tree and Alternanthera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cabbage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alternanthera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cabbage Tree is Loam, Sand and for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cabbage Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cabbage Tree and Alternanthera Physical Information
Cabbage Tree and Alternanthera physical information is very important for comparison. Cabbage Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cabbage Tree and Alternanthera are as follows:
Cabbage Tree flower color: White
Cabbage Tree leaf color: Burgundy, Dark Red and Copper
Alternanthera flower color: White
- Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Care of Cabbage Tree and Alternanthera
Care of Cabbage Tree and Alternanthera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cabbage Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cabbage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.