Sealing Wax Palm Seeds

A stunning feather palm with a bright red trunk. Cyrtostachys renda, commonly called lipstick palm or sealing wax palm, is a tropical palm that is native to swampy rain forest areas of the Malaysian peninsula, Indonesia and Borneo. It is perhaps best known for its glossy scarlet red crown shafts and leaf stalks which bring stunning accent and contrast to landscapes or indoor areas. Common names are in reference to the red coloration. In the wild, this palm will grow to 12-15’ tall. Pinnate leaves to 4-5’ long are deep green above and gray-green underneath. Small greenish white flowers in panicles bloom in summer.
It makes a good houseplant if grown in small tubs and a great patio plant if brought in during cold weather, it does not like tempeatures below 50 degrees. Zones 10b and higher outside, most commonly grown as houseplant or patio plant in cooler zones.