Photo by Peter Richardson
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Dypsis leptocheilos
Also Known As
- Dypsis redneck
- Neodypsis leptocheilos
- Redneck Palm
- Teddy Bear Palm
Plant type
tree, palm / cycad
size
- H: 20'-40'
- W: 15'-20'
planting zones
- 9b-10b
Dypsis leptocheilos plant details
Dypsis leptocheilos is an evergreen palm / cycad or tree with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter chartreuse and cream flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Dypsis leptocheilos
- Plant type: palm / cycad or tree
- Plant family: arecaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 20 FT - 40 FT - tall
- Flowers: chartreuse and cream blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, tropical-looking, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Dypsis leptocheilos
- USDA Zones: 9b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Dypsis leptocheilos
By: Peter Richardson
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Gardening facts about Dypsis leptocheilos plant
How to Grow Dypsis leptocheilos
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
- chartreuse
Wildlife
- birds
Flower Season
- winter
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 6'-12'
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 15'-20'
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 8'-10'
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