Dypsis leptocheilos | Teddy Bear Palm 6ltr edibles reaching up to a metre

reaching up to a metre in length

sunny position

Inflorescenses appear from the crown as an unbranched spike carrying tiny male and female flowers The fruit is bright cherry red when ripe

The leaves are edible and mildly bitter and aromatic

this plant stands out in a crowd and makes for a fantastic addition to any plant lovers collection

Dypsis leptocheilos | Teddy Bear Palm 6ltr edibles reaching up to a metreDypsis 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.