Species mountain palm
green leaves with red-yellow midribs and light-green stems with gold flowers

mountain palm

Cordyline indivisa

The mountain palm (Cordyline indivisa) is an amazing species native to New Zealand that adds a rare and elegant touch of natural beauty to any landscape. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 6 feet tall, features long, thin, waxy leaves and beautiful flowers during summer months. It grows best in full sun and thrives in a variety of soils. This hardy shrub can handle dry conditions and is very low maintenance. Its impressive structure, coupled with its graceful foliage and vibrant colors, make the mountain palm a great way to add beauty and texture to any outdoor space.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Hardiness Zone:

9 - 11

Flowers:

Greenish-white to purplish-brown Flowers

Sun:

part shade,full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

bronze,green,purple,pink

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Low

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Tropical:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

When it comes to watering mountain palms, the soil should be kept moist, but not soggy. Mountain palms need approximately 1 to 2 inches of water per week. It is best to water the palms at their base and avoid getting the leaves wet. The palms should receive less water in the winter months when the temperatures are cooler.

sunlight

Mountain palm plants prefer full sun, though they can tolerate partial shade. The ideal amount of light for this species is 8-12 hours of sunlight per day. This can be provided either in the morning or late afternoon, but it is best to give them the most sunshine in the middle of the day.

pruning

Pruning for mountain palm should be done in late winter to early spring, when the plants are dormant. Remove any dead or damaged foliage to stimulate new growth. Pruning should be done conservatively, since mountain palms grow slowly and cutting away too much can damage the plant.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Starts Flowering

Hardiness Map

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