If you are only going to grow one oddball palm in your collection, consider this splendid stilt palm as a prime pick. The colorful juvenile plants sport large undivided leaves held atop sturdy petioles covered with needle like spines. Making a prime specimen plant, V. splendida quickly develops prominent stilt like roots that are really interesting architecturally. Thrives in warm tropical conditions, or indoors if provided with ample water. Zones 10-11. 1 gal pots, palms are about 8"
