Dypsis leptocheilos | Teddy Bear Palm 6ltr succulents & Cacti almost black whilst the older

almost black whilst the older parts are a deep tan-brown in colour with lighter leaf base scars

the lower branches will drop as the tree grows

but is surprisingly hardy to full sun too

multi stemmed palm for bright filtered light or shade

Dypsis leptocheilos | Teddy Bear Palm 6ltr succulents & Cacti almost black whilst the olderDypsis leptocheilos or Teddy Bear palm is another beautiful palm from the palm paradise that is Madagascar. The solitary trunk is green and bamboo like, although it is covered in a white powder making it almost white in appearance. A dense reddish brown velvet like hair covers the crownshaft, hence its common name of 'The Teddy Bear Palm'. This majestic palm tree when mature has a crown of around 15 gracefully arching dark green glossy pinnate leaves.