Bottle Palm Tree

Scientific Name: Hyophorbe lagenicaulis

Hardiness: Zones 10-11, Minimum Temperature of 0C, will not tolerate frost

Light Req.: Full Sun, can tolerate partial sun

Water Req.: Drought tolerant, but prefers frequent watering

Soil Req.: Widely adaptable, does well in well drained sandy soils

Growth: Up to 4m tall and 2m wide, Growth Rate is slow

Place of Origin: Round Island, Mauritius

Indoor Care: Easily potted and brought indoors during cooler months, fertilize with slow release palm fertilizer twice a year