Dypsis leptocheilos, the Dypsis Darianii Palm, Teddybear Palm or Redneck Palm, is native of Madagascar. It grows in tropical and subtropical rainforests. This is one of the most beautiful palms of Madagascar. It grows to a height of 6 to 12 m. The trunk is very different from most palms. It is made up of white rings. The crown shaft has a distinctive brow reddish material covering it. The foliage is evergreen and consisting of large feather-like palms growing up to 10 meters long. The flowers are pale yellow and grow from May to August. Hardiness zones 9-11 (-5øC/25øF, 4øC/40øF) in winter. It can tolerate occasional light frost. Ideal temperature for cultivation is 27-32øC. It can be grown in pot and is great in a veranda or indoors. It grows best in acid to neutral soils. It is rather easy to cultivate. It can tolerate full sun to light shade and requires a moist and well-drained soil.