Water
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry. Reduce watering slightly in cooler months. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Avoid letting the plant sit in standing water.
Also known as Lipstick Palm · Maharajah Palm · Pokok Pinang Raja
Red Sealing Wax Palm (Cyrtostachys renda) is a stunning clumping palm with bright red, wax-like stems and vibrant green, arching fronds.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, Indirect Light
75% intensity
Prefers bright, filtered light. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch leaves.
Consistent Moisture
75% intensity
Keep soil moist, but avoid waterlogging.
Well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic to neutral.
50% intensity
Warm Temperatures
75% intensity
Ideal temperatures range from 20-26°C. Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 15°C.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Regular Feeding
50% intensity
Fertilize with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry. Reduce watering slightly in cooler months. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Avoid letting the plant sit in standing water.
Pruning is generally not required for Cyrtostachys renda. Remove any dead or damaged fronds by cutting them close to the trunk. This helps maintain the plant's aesthetic appeal and health.
Propagation is primarily done through offshoots (pups) that emerge from the base of the mother plant. Carefully separate these pups with their roots attached and pot them in a well-draining medium.
Repot young plants every 1-2 years, or when they become root-bound. Mature plants can be repotted less frequently. Use a well-draining potting mix and a pot that is only slightly larger than the current root ball.
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Where Red Sealing Wax Palm (Cyrtostachys renda) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Arecales |
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Cyrtostachys |
| Species | Cyrtostachys renda |
Similar in genus Cyrtostachys
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