Robinson Crusoe Cabbage Tree Care

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Robinson crusoe cabbage tree care. The sharp dense lovable nodding leaf heads catch and filter the wind making effective low wind shelter as part of a mixed native hedge. This marvelous but critically endangered plant is known only from tiny robinson crusoe island off the coast of chile. Some personal notes in dutch may be found here. Isla robinson crusoe cont d.

A legendary relative of ceroxylon palms from isla robinson crusoe in the remote juan fernández islands off the coast of chile where it enjoys very humid rainy cool temperate conditions on the steep slopes and peaks o. The weird juan fernandez cabbage tree dendroseris littoralis. Like many precious island plants one of the cabbage tree s greatest threats came from feral goats. Seeds for sale starting at 34 90.

It grows well indoors in a pot. When they get too tall you simply chop the main stem off and they soon sprout into about four new branches turning an ugly stump into a cheerful new cabbage tree. It prefers partly sunny conditions with some protection from strong afternoon sun. It is a lonely place with a highly interesting flora and fauna relatively few species but many of these are unique endemic occurring only there.

Requires consistently moist soil. Sun to partial shade. Tropicals and tender perennials. Unknown tell us.

Above 4 5 c 40 f where to grow. Isla robinson crusoe is one of the two large islands in the juan fernandez archipelago. Grow it in well draining soil and feed it regularly. On the islands it grows in parched rocky areas however i find it has high water needs and requires regular watering if grown in a pot.

Like a cabbage on a pole. Do not let dry out between waterings. The feral goats were introduced by european settlers. Here s hoping that the endangered cabbage tree too will prove to be is a survivor.

It prefers locations with moderate climates and cool nights no freezing temperatures but no extremely steamy ones either. The book robinson crusoe was based on selkirk s story so to reflect the literary lore associated with the island and attract tourists the chilean government renamed the place. Our aim is to conserve many of the juan fernández archipelago s native plants and restore five key species to 1 ha of the main island robinson crusoe. The juan bono rhaphithamnus venustus left and top left an endemic shrub from the forest.