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Lipstick Palm

Also known as

Red Sealing Wax Palm

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Cyrtostachys renda

Genus

Cyrtostachys

Family

Arecaceae

Order

Arecales

How to care for Lipstick Palm

💦 Water

How often to water your Lipstick Palm

Lipstick Palm needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Lipstick Palm in your home

Lipstick Palm may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Lipstick Palm in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Lipstick Palm

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Lipstick Palm: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Lipstick Palm after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Lipstick Palm can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

How to Grow Lipstick Palm →

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Outdoor Care Guide for Lipstick Palm →

💦 Water Needs

Lipstick Palm prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Lipstick Palm Water Frequency →

Lipstick Palm Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Lipstick Palm may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Lipstick Palm Light Requirements →

Lipstick Palm Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Lipstick Palm is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Lipstick Palm grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Lipstick Palm Lifecycle →

Lipstick Palm Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Lipstick Palm →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Lipstick Palm can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Lipstick Palm Temperature Tolerance →

Lipstick Palm Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Lipstick Palm →

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Winter Care for Lipstick Palm →

Best Companion Plants for Lipstick Palm →

Is Lipstick Palm a Weed? →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Lipstick Palm, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.