Comments on: Bottle Palm Tree – Hyophorbe lagenicaulis

By: Bettymay

Bettymay — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:31:13 +0000

My client’s bottle neck starts dying out this s the second one to die.
The body gets sore and flaky and dry,please help

By: Randall OKimoto

Randall OKimoto — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 04:44:59 +0000

We have a bottle palm in a very small area surrounded by a sidewalk and a hollow tile wall. It’s been there for 15 years. Is it safe to be there? Will it’s roots damage the wall or the sidewalk?

By: Susan Brian

Susan Brian — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:24:27 +0000

Hi Shahnawaz. The tree can spread up to 10ft wide. It is very slow growing. Its ok to plant them next to each other. If you look at the picture above, you’ll see that those palms are planted pretty close to each other. Susan Brian

By: Shahnawaz

Shahnawaz — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:58:09 +0000

I have bought two bottle palm plants, but i’m confused how much distance should there be in between these two? for now they are 8ft apart..

By: Susan Brian

Susan Brian — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:34:51 +0000

Hi Francois de Maroussem. Thank you for your informative post! ~Susan Brian

By: Francois de Maroussem

Francois de Maroussem — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 14:13:53 +0000

As a palm collector from Mauritius (one of the 3 Mascarene Islands), I would like to share with those loving our Bottle Palms (Hyophorbe lagenicaulis, local name “Palmier Bouteille”), that they are not native of the Mascarene Islands as often thought, but endemic to Mauritius only, with ONLY ONE surviving palm in the wild, on Ile Ronde, an island sanctuary north of the main island of Mauritius.
But they are numerously grown in most of our coastal gardens. Their usual range is from sealevel to about 400 metres.

They grow in many soils but love sandy, even coral beach soils and will tolerate sea-sprays and strong Trade Winds.

They prefer a savanna climate: warm tropical with a marked dry season. If planted in constant wet climates, they will not resist moulds & fungi. In sandy soils & dry weather they will benefit from drip irrigation and grow quite fast to form their bulbous trunk.

Their cousin Hyophorbe verschaffeltii “Palmier Marron” are stiffer and with a straight heavy trunk and bluish shaft when adult. They are striking yellow leafed when juveniles and are great indoors with ample sunlight. They are endemic to Rodrigues Island some 350 miles east of Mauritius.

The two palms easily cross-breed and buyers must be extra careful not to get the hybrid (except if this is desired) which will never develop the real bulbous trunk, but an in-between form and may retain old leaf bases… Only get your palms from a reputable grower who will ensure that his seed stock is pure… Enjoy your Bottles!!!

By: Linda Ashberry

Linda Ashberry — Mon, 09 May 2011 15:12:55 +0000

Sorry! I meant Susan.

By: Linda Ashberry

Linda Ashberry — Mon, 09 May 2011 15:09:32 +0000

Hi Sandy, I just got a Beaucarnea (Bottle Palm) for Mothers Day. It is probly 3′ high…and was planted in
a 12 inch pot,I transferred it to a 18′ pot. I just noticed
this morning some of the leaves are turning yellow.
I just touched them,and they came off real easy.
Is this common after you transplant them?
I water it right after I switched pots.

By: Linda Martin

Linda Martin — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 14:38:56 +0000

I am not able to peel off the dead looking bark around the bottom of my bottle palms. Any tips on how to do this. The beauty of the bottle palm is the base of the tree.

By: Santiago Ramirez

Santiago Ramirez — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:29:46 +0000

hey susan.. i live in albany ny and i was wondeing if i coul grow a bottle palm in my living room near the window. the sun rises on the other side of the house but the sun sets on the side of the window wear i want my plam. would it grow three and if it does will it attract any insects? please help ???