| Climate Zone | 11 |
| Min Temp | Over 40 F / Over 4 C |
| Leaf Type | Pinnate |
| Height | 32.8 Ft / 10 M |
| Growth Rate | Slow to Moderate |
| Conservation Status |
Not Evaluated
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Cyrtostachys renda
Sealing Wax Palm, Lipstick Palm
Sizes
- 3 gallon
About Cyrtostachys renda
A clumping palm, up to 12 m tall, with characteristically bright red leaf sheaths around the stems. Naturally growing in swamps and highly tolerant of flooding. Cultivated as an ornamental palm for its attractive bright red stems and leaf stalks.
Cultivation Tips
Select a location that receives partial shade or filtered sunlight until it's older. Afterwards, it handles part shade and full sun equally well. They don't tolerate drought, winds, salt, or cold temperatures. The lipstick palm is native to swampy, wet areas such as near riverbanks or tidal areas. In fact, it has been known to survive in standing water. For the healthiest palm, provide it with well-draining, moist, loamy soil. A well-balanced, slow-release palm fertilizer should be applied twice a year during the growing season.
