Broad-leaved Palm Lily

Cordyline petiolaris, Asparagaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerShade ProviderBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Fibrous SatinashSyzygium fibrosum

Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Creek Sandpaper FigFicus coronata

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Lemon-scented Tea TreeLeptospermum petersonii

Pest DeterrentWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Narrow-leaved Palm LilyCordyline stricta

Two Cordyline species compete for similar root space and light conditions

Broad-leaved Cabbage TreeCordyline indivisa

Broad-leaved palm lily and cabbage tree compete for similar resources

Broad-leaf Palm LilyCordyline cannifolia

Congeneric Cordyline species have similar resource requirements and exhibit competitive exclusion

Uses

Functions

Food ProductionFiber ProductionOrnamental

Edible Parts

RootFlowerFruit

Medicinal Uses

Digestive

Common Questions

What zones does Broad-leaved Palm Lily grow in?

Broad-leaved Palm Lily grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Broad-leaved Palm Lily?

Good companions for Broad-leaved Palm Lily include Fibrous Satinash, Creek Sandpaper Fig, Lemon-scented Tea Tree.

Design guilds with Broad-leaved Palm Lily and see companion relationships visually.

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