Dypsis lutescens
Dypsis lutescens
Safety & Hazards
None known
Cultivation Details
A plant of the humid, lowland tropics, where it is found at elevations below 500 metres. One report says that mature trees can tolerate temperatures down to around freezing - this might kill the top growth but the plant usually resprouts from the roots[1]. Succeeds in full sun and in moderate shade[2, 1]. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil[2]. Grows best in a slightly acidic, sandy soil[1]. Established plants are drought tolerant[1]. A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required[3].
Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe. Germination takes 2 - 6 months[2]. Suckers Cite as: Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2026-02-20. <tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Dypsis+lutescens>
Pollinators
Data unavailable
References
- [1]Desert Tropicals — http://www.desert-tropicals.com/ ↩︎The main focus of the site is succulent plants, but it also contains information on a wide range of other species. Usually at least one good photograph, plus basic information about the plant and its cultivation.
- [2]Dominica Botanic Gardens — http://www.da-academy.org/trees_shrubs.html ↩︎An on-line resource, providing top quality pictures and some basic information on various plants being grown at the Botanic Gardens, often including uses and habitat.
- [3]Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk — http://www.hear.org/pier/scientificnames/index.html ↩︎A very good website detailing weed species that have been introduced into the Pacific Islands.
- [4]IUCN Red List of Threatened Species — http://www.iucnredlist.org/ ↩︎A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat.