Dypsis leptocheilos (Teddy Bear Palm)

Dypsis leptocheilos (Teddy Bear Palm) trunk with fuzzy brown hair and long green leaves.
Dypsis leptocheilos (Teddy Bear Palm) showing a textured trunk base and arching green fronds overhead.

Botanical names: Dypsis leptocheilos, Neodypsis leptocheilos

Common names: Teddy Bear Palm, Redneck Palm

Family: Arecaceae / Palmae

Origin: Madagascar

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large tree taller than 20 ftPlant form: Large tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 20 ft or more
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardens

Large feather palm to about 67ft, with a very distinctive reddish tormentum on the crownshaft. An easily grown palm which likes full sun or light shade, and a moist, well drained position. Quite slow growing.

Dypsis leptocheilos is similar to Dypsis lastelliana.

Similar plants: Dypsis leptocheilos (Teddy Bear Palm)




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