Neoveitchia storckii
Habitat and Distribution
This stately and endangered palm is endemic to the island of Viti Levu, Fiji.
Description
Neoveitchia storckii ia a solitary, moderately stout palm with a “mocha” colored trunk on an expanded base, can grow upwards to 40 feet. It has a full leafy canopy of 12-15 fronds; the fronds are up to 16 feet in length with heavy leaflets that arch out in a characteristic lateral twist. The crown shaft is glossy and nearly black in color.
Cultivation & Culture
Distinctively tropical this palm requires good amount of water to thrive but from first hand growing experience, not picky regarding soil.
Comments
Ornamentally this palm checks all the boxes, nearly black crownshaft, mocha colored ringed trunk, large deep green feathery leaflets.
Super hard to find a rare and stunning specimen that stands out in a crowd.
A personal favorite for sure !
️ Winter Shipping = add a Heat Pack
Notes
Safely shipped bare root in sterile medium.
Buyer assumes risks due to state agricultural regulations and bare root shipping.
Please track orders with carrier using text/email alerts and have your plant received directly from the driver to avoid damage due to extreme temperatures and/or lack of humidity, etc.
To avoid risk of damage to plants during delivery, please do not place an order when extreme temperature or weather conditions are likely.
️Winter shipping - protect your plant(s) with a Heat Pack add-on! A northerly route and or possible delays during shipping could damage your tropical plant(s). If you did not add a heat pack to your order we cannot be held responsible.
All of our plants are grown in various amounts of shade, therefore your plants will require a slow introduction into appropriate amounts of sun.
In most cases your plants will benefit from providing an environment with enhanced humidity upon arrival until root function has normalized.
For all items "quantity available" greater than ( 1 ) item shipped may not be actual item in the photo.
Titles refer to growing container size appropriate for plant being sold. Plant size may vary accordingly.
All "Fresh & Clean" seed from a proven viable source. Typical germination rates provided on request. Germination not guaranteed due to use of various individual germination techniques.
Return policy: If for any reason your order arrives in poor condition due to negligence on our part, we will gladly refund the purchase price or send a replacement. Buyers must please send a notification within ( 1 ) day of arrival describing the problem accompanied by photos of the un-altered plant in its original packing material.
Plant / tree propagation is from seed unless method such as cutting or grafting is stated.
Questions ? Don't hesitate to ask. We're happy to help !
Daniela & Dave
Let's Grow Florida !