Red Plam Plants

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)

  • Scientific Name: Cyrtostachys renda (also known as Cyrtostachys lakka)

  • Common Names: Lipstick Palm, Red Palm, Sealing Wax Palm

  • 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.