Bring tropical elegance to your landscape or home with Coccothrinax alta, commonly known as the Silver Thatch Palm or Puerto Rican Thatch Palm. Highly coveted by collectors and landscape architects alike, this rare fan palm features circular green fronds with striking, shimmering silver-white undersides that reflect sunlight with every breeze. Compact, resilient, and slow-growing, it acts as a low-maintenance crown jewel for sunlit gardens or large patio containers.
Key Highlights
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✨ Shimmering Foliage: Vibrant green upper fronds paired with metallic silver undersides create an instant architectural focal point.
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☀️ Drought & Salt Tolerant: Highly resilient once established, making it a standout choice for coastal and warm climate landscapes.
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🪴 Versatile Application: Compact root system allows seamless transitions between ground planting and large decorative containers.
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🚚 Nursery-Direct Guarantee: Grown under optimal conditions and packaged with specialized care for safe arrival.
Care & Plant Specifications
| Feature |
Growing Requirement |
| Botanical Name |
Coccothrinax alta |
| Common Names |
Silver Thatch Palm, Puerto Rican Thatch Palm |
| Sunlight |
Full Sun to Bright Light |
| Watering |
Low to Moderate (Allow top 2-3 inches of soil to dry out) |
| Soil Requirements |
Sandy, limestone, or well-draining potting mixture |
| Hardiness Zones |
1Zones 10a–11 (Protects below 28°F / -2°C) |
| Growth Rate |
Slow to Moderate |
