| Sealing Wax Palm | |
| Cyrtostachys renda |
Medium sized palm with bright red stalks, the only such palm in the world.
Description: Medium sized, slow-growing and slender palm to 30ft in its native range, often only to 10-15ft
elsewhere. Its best known feature is its brightly red colored trunk and fronds, making it instantly recognizable from other palms.
Hardiness: It is not hardy, surviving only brief
temperature drops into the 40's. Ideal year-round temperatures range
from 75-85F.
Growing Environment: Grows well in both full sun or part shade. Tricky to grow,
the sealing wax palm needs high humidity, well-drained soil, and is
not tolerant of drought or wind. As they naturally grow in swamps, they are highly tolerant
of flooding and can be grown in standing water.
stand of sealing wax palms reaching their maximum height
Propagation: By seeds, which take 2-4 months (and sometimes up to 9 months) to germinate.
Uses: Often grown in tropical regions for its pretty red color.
Native Range: Native to swampy areas of peninsular Malaysia and the island of Sumatra.