Cordyline fruticosa – Cabbage palm (O)

Description

High-quality Australian seeds – 10 seeds 🌱

Cordyline Fruticosa – Plant Information

• Genus: Cordyline
• 🌴 Common name: Cabbage palm, Good luck tree, Ti plant
• 🔄 Life Cycle: Perennial
• 🧡💚 Leaves: Vibrant shades of red, pink, and green
• ❤️ Flowers/berries: Small, often scented, yellowish to red flowers followed by bright red berries
• ✨ Features: Evergreen ornamental, palm-like appearance, tropical feature plant. Traditionally used as a source of food and in traditional medicine.
• 🪴 Soil type: Likes well-drained, organic-rich soil.
• Growth habit: Erect, clumping shrub
• 🏡 Indoor/outdoor: Can be grown outdoors in tropical/subtropical climates or indoors as a potted plant.
• 🌿 Garden uses: Excellent as a border plant, in tropical garden designs, or in pots and containers.
• ☀️ Sunlight: Prefers partial shade or dappled light. Protect from harsh, direct afternoon sun.
• 💧 Watering: Water during dry periods. Prefers consistent moisture for lush growth but ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
• 👍 Cultivating difficulty: Easy
• 🌎 Origin: Non-native to most of Australia, primarily tropical Southeast Asia, Papua New Guinea, Melanesia, Indian Ocean, and parts of Polynesia.
• 📏 Grows up to: 3-4 metres tall.

Care and Maintenance

• ✂️ Pruning: Can be pruned after flowering to maintain shape or size.
• 🧪 Feeding: Fertilise throughout the year with a balanced liquid fertiliser to support healthy foliage and flowering.
• 🛡️ Protection: Protect from strong winds and frost, as these can damage the foliage.

Germination Method Recommendation

Thank you for purchasing. The following is the germination method that we recommend:

1. Prepare your mix: Use a good quality seed-raising mix (available at garden centres) or a well-drained, organic-rich potting mix.
2. Fill the pot: Place your chosen soil mix into a pot or seed tray.
3. Sow the seeds: Sow the small black seeds just below the surface of the soil, covering them lightly with a thin layer of mix.
4. Moisture: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
5. Warmth & Light: Place the pot in a warm location with indirect light. Germination can vary but typically occurs within a month in warm conditions.
6. Transplanting: Once seedlings have developed a few sets of true leaves and are large enough to handle, carefully transplant them into individual small pots.
7. Ongoing Care: Continue to provide partial shade and moderate watering. Begin fertilising lightly once the plants are established and actively growing.
8. Enjoy your beautiful Cordyline!

* Another method: You could also try placing the seeds on a damp paper towel, folding it over, and placing it inside a sealed plastic bag. Keep the bag in a warm spot until you see roots and shoots emerge, then carefully transfer the sprouted seeds to a seed-raising mix. (You could try both methods to see which one you prefer.)

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🌱 Seed Information
While we provide recommended propagation guidelines, germination success depends on factors such as temperature, moisture, and growing conditions. We encourage customers to refine their own methods for the best results. Once seeds leave our premises, their performance is beyond our control, but we’re always here to assist with any concerns.

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