Botanical Name: Livistona australis
Common Names: Cabbage Tree Palm, Cabbage Palm,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Indoor Plants, Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Trees Open Canopy, Upright, Upright Narrow
Description:
Tall, slender native rainforest palm with an attractive large crown of 2m long fan-like fronds and clusters of creamy-white flowers appear in Autumn and Winter, followed by black fruit. Great to use for an indoor plant. Grows approx. 20m tall x 6m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Any, Full Sun, Semi Shade, Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Indoor Plant, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Scale
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Arecaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Cream
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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