Phoenicophorium borsigianum
THIEF PALM, LATANIER PALM
Arecaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen palm

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
15m
Plant habit
 
4m

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Origins: Indian Ocean Islands

Other Botanical Names: Areca sechellarum, Astrocaryum borsigianum, A. pictum, A. sechellarum, Phoenicophorium sechellarum, Stevensonia borsigiana, S. grandifolia

Other Common Names: Stevensonia Palm

 
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Phoenicophorium borsigianum
THIEF PALM, LATANIER PALM
Arecaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen palm

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
15m
Plant habit
 
4m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Leaves: midrib yellow-orange; purple new leaves

Bark & Stems: spiny leaf stems


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, formal & coastal designs

Uses: large planter, accents

Growth rate: slow

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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