{"product_id":"red-neck-palm-10-grow-bag","title":"Red Neck Palm - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Red Neck Palm (Dypsis leptocheilos), formerly known as Neodypsis leptocheilos, is a graceful solitary feather palm native to Madagascar. Its most distinctive feature is the swollen crownshaft covered in a soft, rust-red to reddish-brown felty fuzz (tomentum), set below a crown of long, arching, dark-green pinnate fronds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt develops a slender, ringed grey trunk and a tidy, symmetrical canopy, making it a popular feature and avenue palm across warm, frost-free parts of India. With age it can reach a fair height while staying relatively narrow, so it suits both spacious lawns and larger courtyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoung plants are also grown in large pots for patios, entrances and atriums, where the colourful crownshaft becomes a year-round talking point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArecaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMadagascar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-12 m outdoors; 2-3 m in containers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-4 m canopy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen, long arching pinnate (feather) fronds, dark green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCreamy yellow to white (insignificant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature palms flower in warm months; rarely flowers when young\/potted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical to subtropical; frost-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade; mature palms prefer full sun, young plants appreciate some afternoon shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep soil evenly moist; water regularly in summer, reduce in winter. Avoid waterlogging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, well-draining loamy soil with organic matter; tolerates a range of soils if drainage is good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest at 20-35 C; sensitive to cold and frost below about 5 C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrefers moderate to high humidity; tolerates average outdoor humidity once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeed with a balanced palm fertilizer (with magnesium and micronutrients) 3-4 times a year during the growing season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimal; only remove fully dead or yellowed lower fronds. Do not cut green fronds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepot container plants every 2-3 years into a larger pot with fresh, free-draining mix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBy seed only; it is a solitary palm and does not produce suckers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally hardy; watch for spider mites, mealybugs and scale, especially on stressed or indoor plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Red Neck Palm is grown mainly as an ornamental landscape and accent palm:\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Specimen or feature palm for lawns, courtyards and resort\/hotel landscapes\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Avenue and driveway planting in frost-free regions\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Large container plant for entrances, patios and atriums\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Tropical-look gardens where the rusty-red crownshaft adds colour and texture\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Plant outdoors after the last cold spell, ideally before or during the monsoon (June-September) so roots establish with natural rainfall.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Through the hot, dry pre-monsoon months (April-May), water deeply and consider light mulching to conserve moisture. Apply palm fertilizer with magnesium and micronutrients at the start of the growing season to prevent yellowing of older fronds.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In North India, protect young plants from cold winter winds and frost; growing them in pots that can be moved to a sheltered spot is safest in regions with cold winters.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it called the Red Neck Palm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name comes from its swollen crownshaft, which is covered in a soft, rust-red to reddish-brown felty fuzz just below the fronds, giving the palm a distinctive coloured \u0026amp;#039;neck\u0026amp;#039;.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan the Red Neck Palm grow in full sun in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Mature palms thrive in full sun, while young plants benefit from a little afternoon shade until established. It needs a warm, frost-free location.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Red Neck Palm produce offshoots or suckers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a solitary, single-trunk palm that does not sucker, so it is propagated only from seed, not by division.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256316166390,"sku":"PLT-REDNECKPALM-B10-NA","price":399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/2zqWdrYWSW1Bv0Ntsd9J8W51nEFXjLSucsQRgXCU.png?v=1783923616","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/red-neck-palm-10-grow-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}