The 5 1 2 foot realistic Traveller s Palm has large, dark green leaves, constructed of new material November 2013, is potted in a 10 diameter mache pot, measures approximately 36 wide and 68 high. Named for the way the live plant holds rainwater in the stem sheaths, which emergency water supply for stranded travelers. The Traveller s Palm tree also tends to grow in an east-west line, providing a natural compass.