Palm Trees – Bottle Palm

• Bottle palm 

Botanical name: hyophorbe lagenicaulis 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 20 ft in height with a 15 ft spread

Bloom time: year-round 

Hardy zone: ones 10-12

Flower color: yellow

Foliage color: green 

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: remove fronds as they brown as needed, save all heavy pruning to maintain desired size and shape for the late winter/early spring 

Propagation methods: division 

Landscape use: focal point, drive way boarder, entry way or poolside decor, container plants 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: heat tolerant

Watering instructions: requires deep watering sessions, allowing the first 1-2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow release palm tree fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: late spring or early summer

Best type of soil: loam or sand

Companion plants: prayer plant, drift rose, lantana 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no