How to grow New Zealand Cabbage Palm

Cordyline australis

Full Sun
Medium

Water well prior to planting and allow to drain. If in a pot use free draing potting compost. do not over water in winter, may need extra water in summer.
Do not disturb the roots

Growing New zealand cabbage palm from seed

Cordyline will germinate easily from seeds sown in the spring. It will also grow from offsets. Commercially, by root cuttings

Soil temperature should be kept higher than 17°C / 63°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting New zealand cabbage palm

Full sun in well drained fertile soil. Start off in pot or tub, for a smaller or less hardy specemin or later plant out for a more palm like effect. It can remain outside in the winter, the green varieties are the most hardy and the variegated least compared to the red leaved. keep well drained

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as New zealand cabbage palm is a hardy plant.

How long does New zealand cabbage palm take to grow?

These estimates for how long New zealand cabbage palm takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take New zealand cabbage palm to germinate?: 21 days
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Other names for New zealand cabbage palm

Torbay palm, Cabbage tree, Cordyline

Cordyline australis (G. Forst.) Endl.