Red Palm (Lipstick Palm)

One of the most striking palms in the tropical world — vivid scarlet stems that glow like jewels in a lush garden setting.

The Red Palm, also known as the Lipstick Palm or Sealing Wax Palm, is prized for its extraordinary red crownshaft and stems that blaze with colour year-round. A true collector's specimen and a showpiece for any tropical garden, water feature or humid courtyard. Each plant is nursery-grown and carefully selected for stem colour and vigour.

Care

• Light: Bright indirect light — avoid harsh midday sun
• Water: Keep roots consistently moist to wet; tolerates boggy conditions
• Humidity: High — above 80% ideal; mist regularly or place near a water feature
• Soil: Rich, moisture-retentive tropical mix
• Difficulty: Advanced
• Pet friendly: Yes

Care tips

• Never allow the soil to dry out — consistent moisture is essential for vibrant stem colour.
• Feed monthly with a palm-specific slow-release fertilizer.
• Protect from cold and dry winds — thrives in sheltered, humid microclimates.
• Ideal near ponds, water features or in consistently wet garden beds.

Scientific name: Cyrtostachys renda