Cabbage Tree

Musk Thistle

About Cabbage Tree and Musk Thistle

Cabbage Tree

Musk Thistle

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Bulb, Flowering Plants

Origin

New Zealand

World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia

Types

Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii

Number of Varieties

350

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Habitat

Coastal Regions

gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-112-10

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AHS Heat Zone

10 - 1

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm90.00 cm

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm30.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Red, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

White, Blue

Leaf Color in Spring

Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper

Green, 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

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Narrow

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Stem Planting, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Insects, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Caterpillar, Moths

Flying insects

Allergy

Asthma

Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diabetes, Dysentry, Stomach pain

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root, Stem

Stem

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Decoration Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'

CARDUUS nutans

Common Name

Cabbage Palm

Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle

In Hindi

गोभी पेड़

कस्तूरी थीस्ल

In German

Cabbage tree

Nickende Distel

In French

arbre de chou

Musk Thistle

In Spanish

árbol de la col

Cardo de almizcle

In Greek

λάχανο δέντρο

musk Thistle

In Portuguese

repolho árvore

musk Thistle

In Polish

kapusta drzewo

Musk Thistle

In Latin

brassica ligno

Carduus MOSCHUS

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Asterales

Family

Asparagaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Acidosasa

Carduus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Cynareae

Subfamily

Lomandroideae

Carduoideae

Number of Species

4200

1 27800

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Properties of Cabbage Tree and Musk Thistle

Wondering what are the properties of Cabbage Tree and Musk Thistle? We provide you with everything About Cabbage Tree and Musk Thistle. Cabbage Tree doesn't have thorns and Musk Thistle doesn't have thorns. Also Cabbage Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Cabbage Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma and Musk Thistle has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cabbage Tree and Musk Thistle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cabbage Tree and Musk Thistle

Season and care of Cabbage Tree and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Cabbage Tree and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cabbage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cabbage Tree is Loam, Sand and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cabbage Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Cabbage Tree and Musk Thistle Physical Information

Cabbage Tree and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Cabbage Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cabbage Tree and Musk Thistle are as follows:

Cabbage Tree flower color: White
Cabbage Tree leaf color: Burgundy, Dark Red and Copper
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Cabbage Tree and Musk Thistle

Care of Cabbage Tree and Musk Thistle 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 Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Cabbage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.