Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
New Zealand
America
Types
-
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Open areas, River side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Blue
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Dark 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
-
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Caterpillar, Moths
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Dysentry, Stomach pain
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'
Lobelia laxiflora
Common Name
Cabbage Palm
Lobelia
In Hindi
गोभी पेड़
Lobelia
In German
Cabbage tree
Lobelie
In French
arbre de chou
Lobelia
In Spanish
árbol de la col
Lobelia
In Greek
λάχανο δέντρο
λοβηλία
In Portuguese
repolho árvore
Lobélia
In Polish
kapusta drzewo
Lobelia
In Latin
brassica ligno
Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Asparagaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lomandroideae
Lobelioideae
Season and Care of Cabbage Tree and Lobelia
Season and care of Cabbage Tree and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Cabbage Tree and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cabbage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lobelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cabbage Tree is Loam, Sand and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Cabbage Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lobelia is Acidic.
Cabbage Tree and Lobelia Physical Information
Cabbage Tree and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Cabbage Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Cabbage Tree and Lobelia are as follows:
Cabbage Tree flower color: White
Cabbage Tree leaf color: Burgundy, Dark Red and Copper
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cabbage Tree and Lobelia
Care of Cabbage Tree and Lobelia 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 Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Cabbage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.