Three Kings Cabbage Tree
Cordyline obtecta
Family: Asparagaceae
Three Kings Cabbage Tree grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained coastal soil. Water needs: Moderate.
How to Grow Three Kings Cabbage Tree
Three Kings Cabbage Tree growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Well-drained coastal soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 9-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Three Kings Cabbage Tree as 21-60 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/2 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 3-5 years.
Plant Overview
Three Kings Cabbage Tree (Cordyline obtecta) is listed in the Asparagaceae family and categorized as a tree with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-3183
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Plant type
- Tree
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Three Kings Cabbage Tree is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Well-drained coastal soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 9-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 9-11
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Well-drained coastal soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 21-60 days and the seed depth is 1/2 inch. The listed time to maturity is 3-5 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 21-60 days
- Seed depth
- 1/2 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 3-5 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.