Cordyline indivisa

Cabbage Tree

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Tropical monocot with upright, sword-like leaves often displaying red or green variegation. Valued for ornamental foliage in subtropical and indoor settings.
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Plant Details

Common Name Cabbage Tree
Family Asparagaceae
Genus Cordyline
Species Indivisa
Origin New Zealand
Blooming Rarely flowers indoors; white or red panicles in summer outdoors
Leaf Color Green to Deep Red / Purple
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining peat-based mix with perlite or orchid bark for aeration

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growing season, reduce watering in dormancy to prevent root rot

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light prevents leaf burn; lower light tolerated but color fades in winter

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks from spring through autumn only

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Pruning

Remove brown leaf tips and old lower leaves carefully with sterile shears

Pest Control Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
600 – 15000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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