Australian Cabbage Palm
Also known as
Australian fan palm, Gippsland palm, cabbage fan palm, cabbage palm, cabbage-tree palm and cabbagetree
Taxonomy
Livistona australis
Livistona
Arecaceae
Arecales
How to care for Australian Cabbage Palm
Water
How often to water your Australian Cabbage Palm
every 9
Australian Cabbage Palm needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Australian Cabbage Palm in your home
a window
Australian Cabbage Palm love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Australian Cabbage Palm does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Australian Cabbage Palm in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Australian 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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Australian Cabbage Palm after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Australian 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
Australian 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 šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for Australian Cabbage Palm
Australian Cabbage Palm
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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