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Cabbage tree (Cordyline australis) Care Guide
Care guide for Cabbage tree: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 John Barnett · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
⚠️ Cabbage tree is toxic to pets — see the toxicity page.
Care at a glance
LightBright, indirect light (near a sheer-curtained window).
WaterWater roughly every 10 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
HumidityModerate to high humidity (40-70%).
TemperatureWarm and humid: 18-27 °C (65-80 °F); keep away from frost and cold drafts.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0).
Growthmoderate growth. Mature height ~3.0 m (10.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: New Zealand North, New Zealand South.
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