How much sunlight does my Swamp Cabbage need?

Swamp Cabbage requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Swamp Cabbage?

Swamp Cabbage 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!

Should I fertilize my Swamp Cabbage?

Swamp Cabbage grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Swamp Cabbage?

Swamp Cabbage 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.

Can Swamp Cabbage be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Swamp Cabbage can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-11b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: How often should I water my Swamp Cabbage?

Swamp Cabbage 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.

About Swamp Cabbage

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

Scientific name

Sabal palmetto

Genus

Sabal

Family

Arecaceae

Order

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 Swamp Cabbage

Water

How often to water your Swamp Cabbage

Swamp Cabbage needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t 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.