Redneck Palm (Dypsis leptocheilos) s

The Redneck Palm is a striking palm with a crown shaft covered in dense reddish brown velvet-like hair. It comes from the Madagascan rainforests. This palm is also sometimes called 'Teddy Bear Palm', referring to the hairy crown shaft. Foliage is beautiful and glossy, and trunks are white and waxy. Grows up to around 10m tall.

The Redneck Palm will grow as far south as Sydney, but plant protected from strong winds. Tolerates light frosts. Grows well in deep containers filled with well-draining soil. Water when top inch of soil feels dry. Grows well in low-light conditions.

Fertilize regularly in spring and summer, mulch well but keep mulch away from the trunk to prevent rot. Easily grown, prefers full sun/light shade, moist well-drained position.

Common names: Redneck Palm, Teddy Bear Palm. Also written as 'Red Neck Palm'.

Supplied as: very small plants, about 5cm tall

Thank you for visiting National Tropical Plants plant nursery - buy Redneck Palm (Dypsis leptocheilos) online at National Tropical Plant Nursery, Garden Nursery & Mail order nursery for garden plants & tropical plants. We'll help you plant your own paradise!

Write a growing tip for this product!

Name :


Now please write a (short) growing tip....(min. 10, max. 2000 characters)

Characters written:

You may also be interested in this/these product(s)

Ivovowo Palm (Dypsis lanceolata)

Dypsis Pink Crown s