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    • Photo of Dypsis leptocheilos form 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

    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

    See other plant types of Dypsis for your garden

    Dypsis lutescens

    aka Areca lutescens, Chrysalidocarpus lutescens, Areca palm, Bamboo Palm, Butterfly Palm, Golden Cane Palm, Madagascar Palm, Yellow Palm

    Plant Type

    Tree, Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 12'-20'

    Width: 6'-12'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Dypsis lutescens form by Peter Richardson
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    Dypsis decaryi

    aka Triangle palm

    Plant Type

    Tree, Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 15'-20'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Dypsis decaryi form by Peter Richardson
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    Dypsis baronii

    aka Sugar Cane Palm

    Plant Type

    Tree, Palm / Cycad

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Dypsis baronii foliage by Peter Richardson
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