Cordyline obtecta
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Cordyline obtecta

Three Kings cabbage tree

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_shade
Water every
7 days
Temperature
20–37 °C
0
Hardiness
Zone 9–11
Click count
3
Observations
1

Care Guide

💧 Water Every 7 days
Suggested frequency: Every 7 days
☀️ Light Full shade

The Three kings cabbage tree originates from the understory of tropical forests where it flourishes in full shade with a little exposure to mottled sunlight. It is capable of adjusting to environments that receive a minimal amount of direct sunlight.

Ideal: Full shade
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

The Three kings cabbage tree flourishes in hot conditions and needs elevated temperatures during its growth phase to encourage development and metabolism. It appreciates plentiful sunlight, the right amount of moisture, and effective ventilation. However, it can be vulnerable to harm from extremely cold temperatures and too much watering. It's crucial to maintain equilibrium and prevent unnecessarily high temperatures and excessively dry conditions as well.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 0-0
Soil pH: 0-0
🌱 Fertilizer

The Three kings cabbage tree requires light applications of fertilizer one to two times a year throughout the growing phase. It's best to refrain from fertilizing during its dormant periods in winter and summer. Diminish the amount of fertilizer for repotted plants and hold off on fertilizing for a few months post repotting. Fertilization aids in promoting robust growth and stimulates the flowering process.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub, Succulent
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Cordyline
Family
Asparagaceae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
3.05 m to 6.1 m
Mature Spread
2.13 m to 3.05 m
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Forest Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
0.51 cm to 0.76 cm
Bloom Time
Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Native Area
New Zealand

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Common Names (1)

en Three Kings cabbage tree