PURPLE SUGAR CANE
By Photo by David J. Stang CC BY-SA 4.0 (Photo Credits)Botanical Name: Saccharum officinarum
Description
An attractive clumping cane grown for its ornamental burgendy stems. It has sterile flowers and does not set seed. The old cane can be sawed into slice and chewed on, the juice is sweet and delicious.
| Image | Price | Avail. | Propagation | Size | Buy Options |
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$17.90 | 5 | Cutting | Pot: 0.75L Height: 40-50cm |
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Plant Information or Specifications
Sub Categories (HashTags)
Ornamental Fruit Tree (#OrnamentalFruitTree)
Preferred Climate
Subtropical
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Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
1-2m
Plants required to Pollinate
1 (Self Pollinating)
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Can it Handle Frosts?
Yes
Amount of leaves in Winter?
All Leaves (Evergreen)
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas
QLD, WA
Suitability in Pots
Yes with 35L+ Pot
Water Requirements
Moderate Watering
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree?
Can be pruned to 2m
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest
First Year
Sun or Shade
Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type
Good Drainage
Soil pH
Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
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