Palm
Bottle Palm
Hyophorbe lagenicaulis
Varieties We Carry
StandardHyophorbe lagenicaulis
Sizes & Pricing
3 galFrom$49.95
7 galFrom$74.95
15 galFrom$350.00
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LightFull Sun, Part Shade
WaterModerate
Mature size12-20 feet × 8-12 feet
About Bottle Palm
Bottle Palm (Hyophorbe lagenicaulis) is a slow-growing, solitary palm from Mauritius with a dramatically swollen, bottle-shaped trunk that tapers to a slender crown shaft. It bears a compact canopy of arching pinnate fronds and is widely grown as a bold specimen or container palm in tropical landscapes. Starting at $49.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Flower Color
- White
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season. Can be planted with extra attention to watering.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter. May need protection below 25°F.
Care essentials
Light
Bottle Palm requires full sun to perform best; it will tolerate partial shade but grows even more slowly. Plant in the warmest, most sheltered microclimate available in NE Florida, such as a south-facing wall, to reduce freeze risk.
Water
Water regularly during dry periods, especially in the first two years after planting. Once established, Bottle Palm tolerates moderate drought, but performs best with consistent irrigation in NE Florida's sandy soils.
Soil & Fertilizer
Plant in well-drained sandy or loamy soil. Feed with a palm-specific slow-release fertilizer containing magnesium and potassium in spring and summer; Florida's leaching sandy soils cause rapid potassium depletion.
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Common questions
Is Bottle Palm a good plant for St. Augustine?
Bottle Palm is a palm for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 12-20 feet × 8-12 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed March 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.