Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
New Zealand
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Orange
White, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seperation
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Caterpillar, Moths
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diabetes, Dysentry, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
DURANTA
CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'
Common Name
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
Cabbage Palm
In Hindi
Duranta
गोभी पेड़
In German
Duranta
Cabbage tree
In French
Duranta
arbre de chou
In Spanish
Duranta
árbol de la col
In Greek
Duranta
λάχανο δέντρο
In Portuguese
Duranta
repolho árvore
In Polish
Duranta
kapusta drzewo
In Latin
Duranta
brassica ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Verbenaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Lomandroideae
Properties of Duranta and Cabbage Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Duranta and Cabbage Tree? We provide you with everything About Duranta and Cabbage Tree. Duranta has thorns and Cabbage Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Duranta does not have fragrant flowers. Duranta has allergic reactions like drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic and Vomiting and Cabbage Tree has allergic reactions like drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic and Vomiting. 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 Duranta and Cabbage Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Duranta and Cabbage Tree
Season and care of Duranta and Cabbage Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Duranta and Cabbage Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duranta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cabbage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Duranta is Loam, Sand and for Cabbage Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cabbage Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Duranta and Cabbage Tree Physical Information
Duranta and Cabbage Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Duranta height is 100.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Cabbage Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Duranta and Cabbage Tree are as follows:
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cabbage Tree flower color: White
- Cabbage Tree leaf color: Burgundy, Dark Red and Copper
Care of Duranta and Cabbage Tree
Care of Duranta and Cabbage Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duranta pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cabbage Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Duranta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.