Red Plam Plants
Red palm plants are typically referred to as Lipstick Palms or Sealing Wax Palms due to the bright red color of their stems. The most well-known red palm is the Cyrtostachys renda. Here's some detailed information about this palm:
Lipstick Palm (Cyrtostachys renda)
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Scientific Name: Cyrtostachys renda (also known as Cyrtostachys lakka)
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Common Names: Lipstick Palm, Red Palm, Sealing Wax Palm
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Description:
- The Lipstick Palm is highly prized for its striking bright red crownshaft and leaf stems, which contrast sharply with its dark green leaves.
- The palm is a clumping species, meaning it grows in clusters with multiple thin trunks, each topped by a crown of pinnate (feather-like) leaves.
- It is a medium-sized palm, growing up to 10-15 meters (33-50 feet) tall in its native habitat but often smaller when grown in cultivation.