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