Botanical Name: Common Names:
Dypsis lastelliana Redneck Palm,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Trees Upright
Description:
A solitary palm, known for its vibrant red crownshaft and bright green feathery fronds of leaves. Masses of tiny ivory flowers appear in Summer and are followed by small round brown fruit. Can be grown outside in warmer climates, reaching up to 8m but also makes an excellent indoor palm usually only growing to 3m.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Mass Planting, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Mites, Scale
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Aceraceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Cream
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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