Dypsis baronii are one of the most popular outdoor palms for landscaping because they typically reach a max of 3m in height, have strong graceful fronds and can produce multi-stemmed colourful trunks that can emerge as red and rest as gold. They also suita range of conditions from semi-shade and shelter to all-day sun and wind exposure. Grown in 70% sunlight, these are best hardened to the elements outdoors in the cooler months to avoid sunburn.

Ideal for Beginnerplant keepers or beyond.

Light Requirements: Bright Indirect Light is ideal, can handle part-day sun when older.

Moisture & Soil Requirements: Prefers evenly moist soil with good drainage in warm seasons – never soggy soil. Water when the first few centimetres of soil are dry.

Growth & Nutrients:Palm tree growth, central new growth spike gradually opens and softens to reveal stocky curved fronds.Suits medium to large apartments or housesof any size with tall ceilings. Feed with a general-purpose fertiliser for containersacross spring-summer.

Temperature, Humidity & Ambient requirements: Prefers warm humid environments inside but can deal with most home environments. Grows well outdoors in frost-free northern NZ when sheltered from wind, cold and harsh sun.

Toxicity: Non-toxic.