Dypsis leptocheilos (syn. Chrysalidocarpus leptocheilos) - Red Neck Palm, Teddy Bear Palm
- Mature size: 6-10m tall / 3-4m wide
- Recommended spacing: 3m apart
- Ideal growing conditions: Full Sun - Part shade.
- Growth rate: Moderate.
Uses
Large pot plant, mass plantings, lining driveways, feature palm, tropical gardens.
Noteworthy
Evergreen, Low maintenance, attractive foliage, architectural form.
Tolerant
Humidity, heat, adaptable to a wide range of soil types.
Colour/Growth form
Solitary palm with a smooth, ringed trunk and arching green fronds. Its main feature is the fuzzy red to copper-brown crown shaft, which creates a strong tropical look as the palm matures.
What is Red Neck Palm?
Dypsis leptocheilos, commonly known as Red Neck Palm or Teddy Bear Palm, is a tropical palm valued for its colourful crown shaft and elegant single-trunk form. It develops a smooth trunk with long feather-like fronds, making it a striking feature tree for tropical and subtropical gardens.
How to care for Red Neck Palm
Plant Dypsis leptocheilos in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil, protecting young plants from harsh sun where needed. Water regularly during establishment and through hot or dry weather, then reduce watering once mature. Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser during the warmer growing season.
