Cabbage Palm
About Cabbage Palm
Cabbage Palmetto is a tree in the palm (Arecaceae) family. It is found in maritime forests, marsh edges, and other near-coastal communities. It's not hardy in the mountains, but does well in the coastal forests and marsh edges. The plant is highly salt tolerant and has fragrant flowers.
Taxonomy
Sabal palmetto
Sabal
Arecaceae
Arecales
Also known as
Blue Palmetto, Blue Palmetto, Cabbage palm, Cabbage-palm, Palmetto, Cabbage palmetto, Carolina palmetto, Common palmetto, Swamp cabbage and Sabal palm
How to care for Cabbage Palm
Water
How often to water your Cabbage Palm
every 9
Cabbage Palm needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Miami, Florida.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Miami, Florida
48% Low
Growing Cabbage Palm in Miami right now
Plant growth potential is currently medium đ
January 27th, 2023
Sunlight energy as measured by ânet radiationâ in Miami is currently medium đ.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determiningâŠ
Sunlight will increase by 16.8% âïž
January 25th, 2023
Miami is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Miami is expected to increase by 16.8% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 12.3 megajoules of energy per m2 per dâŠ
Daylight will increase by 0.5 hours đ
January 25th, 2023
This month, Miami is getting an average of 7.3 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 4.8% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 11.0 total hours of dayligâŠ
Finding light for Blue Palmetto in your home
a window
Cabbage Palm love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Miami, Florida â .
Cabbage Palm does not tolerate low-light đ«.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Cabbage Palm
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Cabbage Palm after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
When to repot Cabbage Palm
Is this a good time of year to repot? No âł
January 25th, 2023
The growing potential in Miami is low đ.
Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.
It's best to repot pâŠ
FAQs
Cabbage Palm prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Cabbage Palm requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đȘ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Cabbage Palm does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Cabbage Palm grows very slowly and doesnât require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantâs potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Cabbage Palm will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Cabbage Palm can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Cabbage Palm
Cabbage Palm
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Miami, Florida, the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
