RARE LIVE PLANT 2ft Verschaffeltia splendida - Stilt Palm - Latanier Latte

The plant I ship is about 1-2ft tall Combined shipping: If bought with other plants that I sell, shipping is combined and discounted. Last photos are of actual or similar plants. Erect palm up to 25 m tall, usually much shorter. Trunk smooth but scarred where leaves have fallen; spiny when young; rings of dark spines pointing downwards at top of trunk on older trees; numerous aerial roots at the base. Leaves up to 3 m long with bi-lobed apex. Leaf stalks (petioles) spiny on young trees only. Flower stalks (inflorescences) up to 2 m long, drooping beneath leaves of crown. Fruits spherical, brownish-green becoming red when mature. The distinguishing feature of this palm from the Seychelles, is the stilt roots supporting the slender stem. The leaves split along the margins irregularly with age, and may appear pinnate. The dark brown fruit that are produced on hanging infructescences are 2-3 cm long. (James Cook University) Plant specs Uses: The timber from this palm was historically used for the production of water gutters and the walls of huts. Conservation: Verschaffeltia splendida has a very restricted range as it occurs only on three islands in the Seychelles. It does not seem to be obviously threatened except by its restricted range. The invasion of alien plant species and habitat loss due to human settlements are potential threats to this species, but it does not seem to be strongly affected by these threats. It is listed as Near Threatened, because of the gradual reduction of its natural habitats from the invasion of alien plants such as true cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) and Malabar plum (Syzygium jambos). "Magnificent palm with spiny trunk, large, mostly unsplit wide leaves and ALWAYS has stilt roots. This is the priemier stilt root palm to grow in the tropics- it's a reliable and relatively fast grower there (hopeless here in southern California). In its native Seychelles, it can grow up to 80', high on steep, moutain slopes." (Geoff Stein) A beautiful species from the Seychelles that sports a slender, spiny trunk, supported by prominent stilt roots, and large, undivided leaves. The large seeds are easy to germinate and the seedlings are fast growing. They are best in a humid, warm subtropical or tropical climate but can also easily be kept indoors in containers. For a more cool tolerant alternative see Astrocaryum alatum. Plant care Botanical family: Palmae (Arecaceae) USDA zone: +20°C (zone 14) Sun exposure: Partial sun Soil pH+: slightly acid (pH 5,5-6,5) Water need: moisture-loving Difficulty in growing: For very experienced gardeners only Fertilizer that I include as an option is an excellent choice for professional growers or nurseries if you grow plant in a pot. I personally use it for all my plants. It has polymer coating to allow slow release during 8-9 months evenly. You don't have to worry about repotting the plant for about 1 year or worry about burning plant with your regular over the counter fertilizer. You need about 3-4oz per 3 gal pot or 4-5oz per 5 gal pot. GUARANTEED ANALYSIS Total Nitrogen (N)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15% 8.0% Ammoniacal Nitrogen 7.0% Nitrate Nitrogen Available Phosphate (P2O5)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9% Soluble Potash (K2O)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12% Magnesium (Mg)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3% 0.8% Water Soluble Magnesium (Mg) Sulfur (S)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9% 5.93% Combined Sulfur (S) Boron (B). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.02% Copper (Cu). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.05% 0.05% Water Soluble Copper (Cu) Iron (Fe)**. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.46% 0.08% Water Soluble Iron (Fe) 0.005% Chelated Iron (Fe) Manganese (