Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
New Zealand
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
White, Blue, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
White, Blue
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs more water during establishment, Requires regular watering
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
Prune after flowering, Prune in summer
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Crown rot, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, Southern blight, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Moths
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Dysentry, Stomach pain
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Cutflower, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'
Phlox subulata
Common Name
Cabbage Palm
Creeping Phlox
In Hindi
गोभी पेड़
जीव एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Cabbage tree
kriechend Phlox
In French
arbre de chou
phlox rampant
In Spanish
árbol de la col
rastrero phlox
In Greek
λάχανο δέντρο
υφέρπουσα phlox
In Portuguese
repolho árvore
rastejar phlox
In Polish
kapusta drzewo
pełzanie floks
In Latin
brassica ligno
Phlox serpentium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Asparagaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Lomandroideae
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Season and Care of Cabbage Tree and Creeping Phlox
Season and care of Cabbage Tree and Creeping Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Cabbage Tree and Creeping Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cabbage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Creeping Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cabbage Tree is Loam, Sand and for Creeping Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Cabbage Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Creeping Phlox is Acidic, Neutral.
Cabbage Tree and Creeping Phlox Physical Information
Cabbage Tree and Creeping Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Cabbage Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Creeping Phlox height is 10.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cabbage Tree and Creeping Phlox are as follows:
Cabbage Tree flower color: White
Cabbage Tree leaf color: Burgundy, Dark Red and Copper
Creeping Phlox flower color: White, Blue, Purple and Pink
- Creeping Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Cabbage Tree and Creeping Phlox
Care of Cabbage Tree and Creeping Phlox 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 Creeping Phlox pruning is done Prune after flowering and Prune in summer. In summer Cabbage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Creeping Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.