Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, United Kingdom, Northern Africa
New Zealand
Habitat
Grassland, Humid climates, Riverbanks, Wet forest
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Insects
Caterpillar, Moths
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Fever
Diabetes, Dysentry, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
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
Bog Garden, Container, Edging, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ISOLEPIS cernua
CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'
Common Name
Low Bulrush
Slender Clubrush
Cabbage Palm
In Hindi
फाइबर ऑप्टिक घास
गोभी पेड़
In German
Lichtwellenleiter-Gras
Cabbage tree
In French
Fibre optique Herbe
arbre de chou
In Spanish
Hierba de fibra óptica
árbol de la col
In Greek
Οπτικών Ινών Grass
λάχανο δέντρο
In Portuguese
Fibra Óptica Relva
repolho árvore
In Polish
Światłowody Trawa
kapusta drzewo
In Latin
Fiber opticus Grass
brassica ligno
Family
Cyperaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Lomandroideae
Season and Care of Fiber Optic Grass and Cabbage Tree
Season and care of Fiber Optic Grass and Cabbage Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Fiber Optic Grass and Cabbage Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fiber Optic Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cabbage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fiber Optic Grass is Loam and for Cabbage Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fiber Optic Grass is Neutral and for Cabbage Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Fiber Optic Grass and Cabbage Tree Physical Information
Fiber Optic Grass and Cabbage Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Fiber Optic Grass height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cabbage Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Fiber Optic Grass and Cabbage Tree are as follows:
Fiber Optic Grass flower color: White
Fiber Optic Grass leaf color: Green
Cabbage Tree flower color: White
- Cabbage Tree leaf color: Burgundy, Dark Red and Copper
Care of Fiber Optic Grass and Cabbage Tree
Care of Fiber Optic Grass and Cabbage Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fiber Optic Grass pruning is done 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 Fiber Optic Grass 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.