Verschaffeltia splendida (Seychelles Stilt Palm)

Verschaffeltia splendida (Seychelles Stilt Palm) brown trunk with sharp black spines close up.
Verschaffeltia splendida (Seychelles Stilt Palm) with spiny brown trunk rising from a pot.

Botanical name: Verschaffeltia splendida

Common names: Seychelles Stilt Palm, Latanier Latte, Splendid Palm

Family: Arecaceae / Palmae

Origin: Seychelles Islands

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge tree taller than 20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyOrnamental foliageThorny or spinyPalm or palm-like plant

A beautiful species that spots a slender, spiny trunk supported by prominent stilt roots, and large, undivided leaves. The trunk and petioles are covered with spines. Likes a position sheltered from the wind, (to keep the leaves intact), full sun or shade, and moist, but well drained.


Verschaffeltia splendida (Seychelles Stilt Palm) green leaves on a plant in brown plastic pots
Verschaffeltia splendida (Seychelles Stilt Palm) with green divided leaves growing in several brown pots.
Verschaffeltia splendida (Seychelles Stilt Palm) green leaves close up with thin orange central stem
Verschaffeltia splendida (Seychelles Stilt Palm) with wide green leaves and a distinct orange central vein.
Verschaffeltia splendida (Seychelles Stilt Palm) vibrant green leaves standing in a sunny palm tree collection
Verschaffeltia splendida (Seychelles Stilt Palm) with large bright green leaves reaching toward the glass roof structure
Verschaffeltia splendida (Seychelles Stilt Palm) with green pleated leaves in a close up plant shot.
Verschaffeltia splendida (Seychelles Stilt Palm) reveals large, folded, lime-green leaves with sharp, defined, parallel ribbing.


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