Thief Palm alpinia The fragrant lemon-violet scented rind

The fragrant lemon-violet scented rind of the Etrog Fruit

resembling exotic birds

I grow them outside in Auckland with no issues

Best's Seedless

Thief Palm alpinia The fragrant lemon-violet scented rindYoung Phoenicophorium borsigianum palms seedling, currently around 10 cm tall. This is a slow growing and relatively rare species in New Zealand, so its not something that comes up for sale very often. Phoenicophorium borsigianum is native to Mauritius, where it grows in warm, humid conditions. When mature its a striking palm with arching leaves and a vivid crownshaft with red marron new fronds that slowly turn green, which is why its highly sought