Dypsis lutescens
bamboo palm
An evergreen palm forming a cluster of erect stems to 8m in height, bearing arching pinnate leaves to 2m in length, with linear leaflets, and panicles of small yellow flowers in summer
Other common names
areca palmbutterfly palm
see morecane palm
golden yellow palm
golden-feather palm
Madagascar palm
yellow butterfly palm
yellow palm
Synonyms
Areca lutescensChrysalidocarpus lutescens
Size
Growing conditions
Colour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
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| Summer | ||||
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Position
Aspect
Exposure
Botanical details
- Family
- Arecaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Potentially harmful
- Genus
Dypsis are evergreen palms with slender, solitary or multiple stems bearing pinante leaves, with panicles of small yellowish flowers borne among the leaves
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Madagascar
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass in a loam-based potting compost in bright indirect light. Water freely when in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser two or three times during the growing season. Water sparingly in winter
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at not less than 25°C
Suggested planting locations and garden types
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Can get glasshouse red spider mite, thrips, mealybugs and scale insects
Diseases
Generally disease free
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