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Cyrtostachys renda
lipstick palm
A palm producing several narrow, upright, grey-green stems, topped by a shuttlecock of grey-green, upright leaves, up to 1.5m long, with bright red leaf bases and midribs. Mature specimens can produce sprays of small, green flowers
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver Green Red | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Grey Silver Green Red | ||
| Autumn | Grey Silver Green Red | |||
| Winter | Grey Silver Green Red |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1ABotanical details
- Family
- Arecaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright, Clump forming
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Peninsular Thailand to W Malesia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a warm greenhouse, or indoors, in bright light with moderate humidity
Propagation
Propagate by seed, or by removing suckers in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Patio and container plants
- Sub-tropical
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Scale insects and glasshouse red spider mite may be a problem
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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