Cordyline obtecta Purpurea | Red Cabbaga Palm | 10 Seeds
Cordyline obtecta Purpurea is a small monocot tree/shrub in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to Norfolk Island in northern New Zealand. It can grow to 30 feet tall in its native land but is mostly around 4 feet tall. This Cordyline is a slow grower and is less hardy. The trunk bark is grey and flaky. The purple spreading leaves reach out 40 inches long and 3-5 inches wide. The base is 5-7 inches wide once mature. It prefers to grow in full sun when young, and once older, it can handle more shade. The inflorescence may or may not reach the top of the plant. Zones 8-10 Germination Sow seeds the thickness of the seeds and lightly cover with a medium. Keep moist in a bright spot. Do not cover with plastic but maintain a temperature around 65-75F. Germination 2-8 weeks.
