A clumping feather palm with golden stems and arching fronds that bring tropical lushness indoors. Pet-safe and popular as a bright-room floor specimen.
At a glance
- Plant type: Palm or cycad
- Mature size: 2.5 m H × 1.5 m W
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun and full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Golden Cane Palm
Dypsis lutescens is a moderate-growing palm or cycad in the Arecaceae family. It reaches around 2.5 m tall and 1.5 m wide at maturity, with evergreen and golden foliage.
Where to grow Golden Cane Palm
Golden Cane Palm suits tropical and subtropical climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun and full sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Most soils suit Golden Cane Palm provided drainage is reasonable. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Golden Cane Palm is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Golden Cane Palm in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Golden Cane Palm in the garden
Golden Cane Palm earns its place for pots and courtyard containers and a feature or specimen planting. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Golden Cane Palm with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and tropical climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Golden Cane Palm
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