Red Neck Palm (Dypsis leptocheilos), or Teddy Bear Palm as it is sometimes also called come from the colour and appearance of the trunk and crown shaft. ‘Red Neck’ refers to the colour of the crown shaft, as it is covered in dense, reddish brown, velvety hairs, which gives it a very unique appearance.
- Drought tolerant
- Cold tolerant to 0
- Easily maintainable
- Thrives in full sun to part shade
- Requires well drained soil