| Climate Zone | 10a |
| Min Temp | 30 to 35 F / -1 to 2 C |
| Leaf Type | Pinnate |
| Height | 16.4 Ft / 5 M |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Conservation Status |
Critically Endangered
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Hyophorbe lagenicaulis
Bottle Palm
Sizes
- 3 gallon
About Hyophorbe lagenicaulis
This very unique looking species is small, solitary with long arching fronds emerging from an engorged trunk which resembles a bottle or urn. On top of the trunk sits a green crownshaft with a smooth, waxy surface. The inflorescences are heavily branched and emerge from the trunk just below the crownshaft. The fruit turns from green to black as they ripen. Due to its unique appearance, this palm is very popular in cultivation worldwide. It is considered critically endangered almost to the point of extinction in its natural range.
Cultivation Tips
Bottle palm requires full sun once matured, even in intense light conditions, as long as it’s kept watered. When younger, it will do well in filtered light. This plant doesn’t fare well in extreme cold, and is best suited for USDA plant hardiness zones 10a to 11. The bottle palm needs average, regular watering. In general, keep the root ball and soil moist, but be careful not to overwater, especially potted. Occasional, short periods of dryness will not harm the plant, but should be avoided. When in a rich soil, fertilizer may be applied twice per year during the growing season. In poorer conditions, a fertilizer with extra micronutrients and trace elements should be applied three times per year.
